Olivier Vernon

Olivier Vernon (born October 7, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami. He was selected by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Professional career
Vernon declared early for the 2012 NFL Draft and was the 72nd pick overall by the Miami Dolphins. His 3rd round selection ended a drought of 8 years without the Dolphins picking a player from the University of Miami. The last one had been Vernon Carey in 2004.

Vernon scored his first NFL touchdown against the New York Jets on October 28, 2012, recovering a punt blocked by Jimmy Wilson in the end zone. Also, in the Jets game he also blocked a field goal in the last second's of the second half.