OLIVIER VERNON RUMORS
Dolphins sign two third-round picks
The Miami Dolphins signed third-round picks Michael Egnew and defensive end Olivier Vernon, the team announced Wednesday. Terms of the contracts were not announced. Egnew, who was drafted from Missouri, was selected 78th overall in April's NFL Draft. He had 147 catches for 1,332 and eight touchdowns in 51 games with the Tigers. Vernon, who was drafted from Miami, was selected...
Dolphins select Hurricanes DE Vernon in draft
The Miami Dolphins have selected Miami Hurricanes defensive end Olivier Vernon in the third round of the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Vernon was suspended for the first six games last season after an investigation showed he took extra benefits from a former booster during the recruiting process. He had 18 tackles in six games and decided to turn pro rather than return this...
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April 27, 2012
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Dolphins Deal, Get Defensive End
The Dolphins have taken some flak in recent years for not drafting more players from the University of Miami, but that's likely not why they took defensive end Olivier Vernon with their first pick in the third round.
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April 27, 2012
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Dolphins Select Miami DE Olivier Vernon (Rd.3, No.72)
With the 72nd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Dolphins select Olivier Vernon, DE (Miami (Fla.)). Vernon is a strong and powerful athlete who gets good leverage to set the edge. He is solid against the run and can play from different alignments. He also is a very competitive player who is capable of working sideline to sideline. Vernon is limited simply by his inexperience...
Steelers Bring in 3 Linebacker Prospects for Pre Draft Visits Wednesday
The Steelers are starting to pick up speed on draft visits. They had 3 more players visit the facility today according to Ed Bouchette. Mychal Kendricks the linebacker out of Cal who had already been reported made his visit today. Joining him were two other linebacker prospects in Cam Johnson out of Virginia and Olivier Vernon of Miami FL.
Both Vernon and Johnson were defensive...
Vernon and Washington to Leave UM Early
The underclassmen exodus at UM has reached a tipping point. On Friday UM announced junior OL Brandon Washington and junior DE Olivier Vernon have both elected to forgo their senior seasons at Miami.
The two join RB Lamar Miller, WR Tommy Streeter and DT Marcus Forston looking for NFL riches following abbreviated careers at the U.
Washington was the anchor of UM's offensive...
Brandon Washington and Olivier Vernon Declare for Draft
Wait, now Brandon Washington and Olivier Vernon are goin pro too? What the? Peeps are jumpin off like this is the Titanic. Ray Ray Armstrong is like the dude playin the violin (I’m just waitin for him to say ‘F it’ and toss the violin and declare for the draft too). First Forston and Streeter, then Lamar, now this. 5 underclassmen? On top of our best defensive player...
Washington, Vernon say they're leaving Miami early
Miami officials announced Friday that offensive lineman Brandon Washington and defensive end Olivier Vernon are skipping their final college seasons for the NFL draft.
Washington was one of nine players to start all 12 games for the Hurricanes this past season. Miami has now had five underclassmen declare for the 2012 draft, including running back Lamar Miller, wide receiver Tommy...
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December 16, 2011
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Miami OL Washington, DE Vernon to enter draft
Miami officials announced Friday that offensive lineman Brandon Washington and defensive end Olivier Vernon are skipping their final college seasons for the NFL draft.
Hurricanes Washington, Vernon say they're leaving Miami early for NFL
Miami officials announced Friday that offensive lineman Brandon Washington and defensive end Olivier Vernon are skipping their final college seasons for the NFL draft.
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December 16, 2011
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