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| Position: | Outside linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 1, 1989 Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Deerfield Beach (FL) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | South Florida | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | ||||||||||||||
Career history
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards
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Jason Andrew Pierre-Paul (born January 1, 1989), nicknamed "JPP", is an American football outside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Florida and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. With the Giants, Pierre-Paul made two Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLVI over the New England Patriots.
Early life[]
Pierre-Paul was born in Deerfield Beach, Florida to Haitian immigrants, Jean, and Marie, who arrived in the United States in 1983.[1] At Deerfield Beach High School, Pierre-Paul lettered in basketball for four years. After a serious leg injury while playing basketball, he took up football his junior year.[2]
College career[]
Pierre-Paul tallied 51 tackles and 19 tackles for a loss in his freshman year at College of the Canyons (California). He also had 14 sacks and earned First-team All-WSC and All-America honors. In 2008, Pierre-Paul played at Fort Scott Community College (Kansas), where his 70 tackles, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries earned him First-Team Little All-American honors.
Pierre-Paul transferred to the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. In 2009, he played thirteen games for the Bulls with seven starts and totaled 45 tackles (16.5 for losses), 6.5 sacks, one interception (returned 18 yards for a touchdown), broke up three passes, and forced two fumbles. He was named First-team All-America by Pro Football Weekly for his efforts, and was also first team All Big East. He earned the nickname Haitian Sensation. In the fourth week of the season, he was named the Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week in the College Performance Awards. After his junior year, he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.[3]
Professional career[]
Pre-draft[]
| Ht | WtArm lengthHand size | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4 3/4 in | 270 lb34¾ in10⅜ in | 4.78 s | 1.68 s | 2.76 s | 4.67 s | 7.18 s | 31½ in | 9 ft 9 in | 19 reps | 15[4] |
New York Giants[]
2010 season[]
Pierre-Paul was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round with the 15th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. On July 31, 2010, Pierre-Paul and the Giants agreed to a five-year, $20.05 million deal with $11.629 million guaranteed.[5] He made his NFL debut on September 12, 2010 in the New York Giants' season opener, and recorded two tackles. He finished the season playing a total of 16 games, totaling 24 solo tackles and recording 4.5 sacks. He was named to 2010 All-NFL Draft Team by Pro Football Rosters.[6]
2011 season[]
Jason Pierre-Paul on stage at the Super Bowl XLVI celebration ceremony.
With injuries plaguing the Giants' starting defensive ends, Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck, Pierre-Paul received a significant amount of playing time, including 12 starts. He led the team with 16.5 sacks and was selected to his first Pro Bowl.[7] Pierre-Paul was also named a First-team All-Pro.
Pierre-Paul recorded 65 tackles, 16.5 sacks, one safety, and two forced fumbles during the 2011 season. On December 11, 2011, after already compiling two sacks (one for a safety) and a forced fumble, Pierre-Paul blocked Dan Bailey's 47-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds of the Giants' game against the Dallas Cowboys, and the Giants won 37–34.[8] Pierre-Paul became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, forced fumble, and blocked field goal in the same game. On December 13, 2011, he was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[9] On December 27, 2011, it was announced that Pierre-Paul was voted to his first Pro Bowl, despite not being on the ballot.
Pierre-Paul played a big role in the Giants' playoff run where they competed against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and won by a score of 21-17.[10]
2012 season[]
On October 28, 2012, against the Dallas Cowboys, Pierre-Paul caught his first career interception and returned it for a touchdown. He finished the 2012 season with 6.5 sacks and 43 total tackles.
2013 season[]
On June 3, 2013, Pierre-Paul underwent back surgery to remove a herniated disc. He returned for Week 1 for the game against Dallas and recorded a solitary sack. Against the Packers, he caught another interception of a pass by Scott Tolzien, which he returned for another touchdown.[11]
2014 season[]
Pierre-Paul finished the season with 12.5 sacks, 77 tackles, three forced fumbles, and six passes defended.
2015 season[]
On March 3, 2015, the New York Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul. Reports indicated that the tag was non-exclusive, which meant that Pierre-Paul could negotiate with other teams, and the Giants had the right to match any offer, or receive two first-round picks as compensation.[12] On July 4, 2015, Pierre-Paul sustained a serious hand injury in a fireworks accident at his home, and four days later he had his right index finger amputated.[13][14] He signed a one-year deal with the team on October 27.[15] He was placed on the Giants' active roster on November 7.[16] Pierre-Paul lost substantial weight in the hospital following the injury and had to play the season with a "monstrous padded club" on his injured hand, both of which adversely affected his play.[17]
2016 season[]
On March 8, 2016, Pierre-Paul turned down an offer from the Arizona Cardinals to remain with the New York Giants.[18] Before the 2016 season, Pierre-Paul underwent further surgery on his hand which allowed him to wear a glove instead of the cumbersome club which he wore in 2015.[19] In Week 12, he registered three sacks including a fumble that he took back 43 yards for his third career touchdown against the Browns in a 27-13 win. Pierre-Paul was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12.[20] On December 7, 2016, he underwent surgery for a sports hernia and was expected to be out six weeks but ended up missing the rest of the season due to the Giants losing in the Wild Card Round to the Green Bay Packers. Without Pierre-Paul and injured cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Giants allowed a season-high 38 points en route to a 38–13 loss.[21]
2017 season[]
On February 27, 2017, the Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul for the second time.[22] On March 17, 2017, Pierre-Paul signed a four-year, $62 million contract with the Giants with $40 million guaranteed.[23]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]
On March 22, 2018, the Giants traded Pierre-Paul to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a third round pick (B. J. Hill) in the 2018 NFL Draft and a swap of fourth round picks.[24] He started all 16 games, recording 58 combined tackles and a team-leading 12.5 sacks.
In May 2019, Pierre-Paul was involved in a single-car accident and suffered a neck fracture that could keep him out the entire 2019 season.[25]
Statistics[]
Source:[26]
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| G | GS | Total | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF | |||
| 2010 | NYG | 16 | 0 | 30 | 24 | 4.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | NYG | 16 | 12 | 93 | 72 | 16.5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | |
| 2012 | NYG | 16 | 15 | 66 | 43 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2013 | NYG | 16 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 77 | 53 | 12.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | |
| 2015 | NYG | 8 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 1.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | NYG | 12 | 12 | 53 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2017 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 48 | 20 | 8.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2018 | TB | 16 | 16 | 46 | 8 | 12.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Career | 126 | 100 | 355 | 130 | 71.0 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 26 | 28 | 3 | 47 | 14 | ||
Buccaneers franchise records[]
- Most consecutive games with at least 1 sack - 6 (tied with Simeon Rice)[27]
References[]
- ↑ Willis, George (November 30, 2016). "Resurgent Jason Pierre-Paul never forgets his 2 sources of inspiration". New York Post. https://nypost.com/2016/11/30/resurgent-jason-pierre-paul-never-forgets-his-2-sources-of-inspiration/. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ↑ Bennett, Brian (September 30, 2009). "Pierre-Paul scratching surface of prodigious talent". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/3223/usfs-pierre-paul-scratching-the-surface-of-prodigious-talent. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ↑ Jason Pierre-Paul to skip senior season
- ↑ http://archive.jsonline.com/packerinsider/91438239.html
- ↑ "Giants, Pierre-Paul agree to terms on five-year, $20 million deal" NFL.com, July 30, 2010.
- ↑ "New York Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul Named to 2010 All-NFL Draft Team by PFR". http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2013/05/31/new-york-giants-jason-pierre-paul-named-to-2010-all-nfl-draft-team-by-pfr/.
- ↑ "Eli and JPP named to 2012 Pro Bowl". http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Eli-and-JPP-named-to-2012-Pro-Bowl/9af82c1d-9fad-4dfb-8ead-568e6c023745/.
- ↑ Youngmisuk, Ohm (December 12, 2011). "Eli, JPP keep Giants' playoff hopes alive". ESPN New York. http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7343974/eli-manning-jason-pierre-paul-save-new-york-giants-season. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ↑ "New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426025453/http://www.giants101.com/2011/12/13/new-york-giants-defensive-end-jason-pierre-paul-named-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week/.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012" (in en). https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201202050nwe.htm.
- ↑ http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=331117019
- ↑ "Jason Pierre-Paul gets New York Giants' franchise tag". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475805/article/new-york-giants-franchise-tag-jason-pierrepaul. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Report: Jason Pierre-Paul injured in fireworks accident". http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/05/report-jason-pierre-paul-injured-in-fireworks-accident/. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- ↑ "New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul has right index finger amputated". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13223902/new-york-giants-jason-pierre-paul-right-index-finger-amputated. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Rosenthal, Gregg (October 27, 2015). "Jason Pierre-Paul signs one-year deal with Giants". NFL.com. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000566912/article/jason-pierrepaul-signs-oneyear-deal-with-giants. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
- ↑ Patra, Kevin (November 7, 2015). "Giants activate Jason Pierre-Paul; Jon Beason to IR". NFL.com. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000574686/article/giants-activate-jason-pierrepaul-jon-beason-to-ir. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
- ↑ Buckland, Jason (April 12, 2016). "Pierre-Paul opens up about his fireworks accident" (in en). Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/12/jason-pierre-paul-giants-fireworks-destroyed-hand-exclusive. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Jason Pierre-Paul to return to Giants on one-year deal". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642307/article/jason-pierrepaul-to-return-to-giants-on-oneyear-deal.
- ↑ Duggan, Dan (March 17, 2017). "Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul says damaged hand will be 'way better' in 2017". NJ.com. https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/03/re-signed_jason_pierre-paul_im_a_giant_for_life.html. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ↑ Ortega, Mark E. (November 30, 2016). "Ingram, Mack among NFL Players of the Week". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000748835/article/ingram-mack-among-nfl-players-of-the-week?campaign=Twitter_atn.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (December 7, 2016). "Jason Pierre-Paul has surgery, out for regular season". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000752874/article/giants-jason-pierrepaul-has-surgery-out-6-weeks.
- ↑ Meyer, Max (February 27, 2017). "Giants place franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000788147/article/giants-place-franchise-tag-on-jason-pierrepaul.
- ↑ Sessler, Marc (March 17, 2017). "Jason Pierre-Paul signs 4-year, $62M deal with Giants". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793684/article/jason-pierrepaul-signs-4year-62m-deal-with-giants.
- ↑ Patra, Kevin (March 22, 2018). "Giants trading DE Jason Pierre-Paul to Buccaneers". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000922602/article/giants-trading-de-jason-pierrepaul-to-buccaneers. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ↑ Hagemann, Andie (May 7, 2019). "Jason Pierre-Paul to get several opinions on neck". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001030161/article/jason-pierrepaul-to-get-second-opinion-on-neck.
- ↑ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PierJa99.htm
- ↑ Yarcho, James (October 29, 2018). "Yarcho’s Pick Six: Fitzmagic Falls Just Short". https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/10/29/18035952/yarchos-pick-six-fitzmagic-falls-just-short-buccaneers.
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