Olivier Vernon

Miami Dolphins 72nd pick

DE ·

Miami · 2012–2012

127

Games

279

Solo Tackles

63.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Olivier Vernon is a former defensive end out of Miami, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 72nd overall pick (round 3) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 127 regular-season games from 2012 to 2020, with the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2012

Round

Round 3

Pick

72nd overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

College

Miami

Olivier Vernon Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2012 draft class in sacks (63.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2012	MIA	14	23	7	3	3.5	9	0	0	1
2013	MIA	15	39	11	12	11.5	16	0	0	0
2014	MIA	15	29	15	9	6.5	13	0	0	2
2015	MIA	15	38	20	16	7.5	36	0	0	0
2016	NYG	16	35	18	16	8.5	23	0	0	1
2017	NYG	12	15	14	5	6.5	12	1	1	2
2018	NYG	11	20	7	5	7	21	0	1	1
2019	CLE	10	18	6	4	3.5	11	0	0	1
2020	CLE	13	21	12	11	9	16	0	3	1
Career		121	238	110	81	63.5	157	1	5	9

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

261 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.73s

Bench Press

31 reps

Vertical Jump

34.5"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

7.39s

Shuttle

4.50s

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