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New York Giants: Six Players Named To NFL All-Pro Teams

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) hits Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) after a pass for a personal foul during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) hits Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) after a pass for a personal foul during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Olivier Vernon

For roughly the first half of the 2016 NFL regular season, offseason signee Olivier Vernon struggled to produce. He recorded 1.0 sack in his first seven games with the New York Giants and was quietly generating bust hype.

During the final nine games of the season, however, Vernon stepped up and earned a selection to the All-Pro Second Team.

Vernon recorded 7.5 sacks in the final nine games to reach 8.5 sacks on the season. He also picked up 63 tackles, including 44 solo, as well as one fumble forced, one fumble recovery, and five stuffs as a true all-around contributor.

As a result of his stellar final half of the season, voters seemed to have overlooked the slow start and granted him his first career All-Pro nod.

Vernon ranked No. 12 amongst edge defenders on Pro Football Focus, but that’s not the full story. Even when he wasn’t producing as a pass rusher, he was brilliant against the run and invaluable in creating pressure.

In his first season with the Giants, Vernon received the accolade that many felt he deserved last season. Congratulations and best of luck in the playoffs!

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