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Olivier Vernon | Defensive Lineman

Team: Miami Dolphins
Age / DOB:  (22) / 10/7/1990
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 261
College: Miami (FL)
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Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland said DE Olivier Vernon is "going to get much, much better."
Vernon, a 2012 third-round pick out of Miami, will spend the offseason working out with and learning pass-rush moves from Cameron Wake. "This is a big offseason for [Vernon], and that's an understatement," Wake said. Vernon registered 3.5 sacks as a nickel rusher as a rookie. He has explosive rush potential. Feb 10 - 11:48 AM
Source: Miami Herald

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Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins DE Olivier Vernon was forced from Sunday's game against the Rams with an ankle injury, but returned following a short absence.

Vernon got his ankle rolled up pretty badly on a kick return, but ended up missing only a few series. A situational pass rusher, Vernon notched a sack before his departure.
Source: Dolphins on Twitter
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 02:12:00 PM
Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins signed third-round DE Olivier Vernon to a four-year contract.

Though Vernon didn't play much as a junior at Miami last year due to participation in the Hurricanes' scandal, he possesses exciting off-the-ball explosion and drew positive reviews throughout spring practices. The Dolphins desperately need another pass rusher to book end RE Cameron Wake. Vernon could be that guy on passing downs, replacing LE Jared Odrick in the nickel.
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 02:05:00 PM
Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

According to the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins plan to use No. 72 pick DE Olivier Vernon as an edge rusher in nickel situations.

Vernon notched just 1.5 sacks in six games as a junior, but is a favorite of venerated Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel draft guru Bob McGinn. Vernon has loads of natural pass-rush ability, and will be worth keeping an eye on in IDP leagues as a rookie.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Tue, May 8, 2012 11:48:00 AM
Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Bob McGinn suggests Dolphins third-round pick Olivier Vernon might turn out to be the best value pick in the draft.

It should be noted that McGinn is the most plugged-in draftnik in the nation. McGinn describes Vernon as a "tough guy, physical, explosive" and believes he should have been a second-round pick. Vernon's career path was headed for stardom as a sophomore before the Nevin Shapiro fiasco ruined his final college season. He will be a down defensive end in Kevin Coyle's 4-3 scheme.
Source: Bob McGinn on Twitter
Sat, May 5, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Olivier Vernon - DL - Dolphins

Dolphins selected Miami DE Olivier Vernon with the No. 72 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

The Dolphins stayed in the same area code with this selection and took Vernon who left school after his junior season after being linked to the Shapiro fiasco. Vernon is versatile player that has experience as a defensive end in four man fronts or rushing the passer in a two-point stance. A talented athlete that posted six sacks as a true sophomore, Vernon struggles with counter moves, especially when having to start his motor after his momentum was stopped.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 09:43:00 PM

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