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| Born: | (1989-01-01)January 1, 1989 (age 36) Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Deerfield Beach | ||||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker Defensive end | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010: 1st round, 15th pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Jason Andrew Pierre-Paul (born January 1, 1989) is an American professionalfootballlinebacker. He playedcollege football for theSouth Florida Bulls and was selected by theNew York Giants in the first round of the2010 NFL draft. With the Giants, Pierre-Paul made twoPro Bowls, was first-teamAll-Pro and wonSuper Bowl XLVI. With theBuccaneers, Pierre-Paul made his third Pro Bowl and wonSuper Bowl LV.
Pierre-Paul was born inDeerfield Beach, Florida, toHaitian immigrants Jean and Marie, who arrived in the United States in 1983.[1] AtDeerfield Beach High School, Pierre-Paul lettered inbasketball for four years. After a serious leg injury while playing basketball, he took upfootball his junior year.[2]
Pierre-Paul tallied 51 tackles and 19 tackles for a loss in his freshman year atCollege of the Canyons (California). He also had 14 sacks and earned First-team All-WSC and All-America honors. In 2008, Pierre-Paul played atFort 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 theUniversity of South Florida inTampa, 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 byPro 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 the2010 NFL draft.[3]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft4+3⁄4 in (1.95 m) | 270 lb (122 kg) | 34+3⁄4 in (0.88 m) | 10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) | 4.78 s | 1.68 s | 2.76 s | 4.67 s | 7.18 s | 31.5 in (0.80 m) | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) | 19 reps | 15[4] |
| All values fromNFL Combine andPro Day[5] | ||||||||||||
Pierre-Paul was selected by theNew York Giants in the first round with the 15th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.[6] On July 31, 2010, Pierre-Paul and the Giants agreed to a five-year, $20.05 million deal with $11.629 million guaranteed.[7] 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.[8]
With injuries plaguing the Giants' starting defensive ends,Osi Umenyiora andJustin Tuck, Pierre-Paul received a significant amount of playing time, including 12 starts.
Pierre-Paul recorded 65 tackles, 16.5 sacks, one safety, and two forced fumbles during the 2011 season.[9] On December 11, 2011, after already compiling two sacks (one for a safety) and a forced fumble, Pierre-Paul blockedDan Bailey's 47-yardfield goal attempt in the final seconds of the Giants' game against theDallas Cowboys, and the Giants won 37–34.[10] 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 theNFC Defensive Player of the Week.[11] Two games later, Pierre-Paul earned another NFC Defensive Player of the Week, which came for his game against theNew York Jets.[12][13] On December 27, 2011, it was announced that Pierre-Paul was voted to his first Pro Bowl, despite not being on the ballot.[14]
Pierre-Paul played a big role in the Giants' playoff run where they competed against theNew England Patriots inSuper Bowl XLVI and won by a score of 21–17.[15] He was ranked 24th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2012.[16]
On October 28, 2012, against the Cowboys in Week 8, Pierre-Paul caught his first career interception and returned it for a touchdown.[17] He finished the 2012 season with 6.5 sacks and 43 total tackles.[18] He was named to the Pro Bowl.[19] He was ranked 55th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2013.[20]
On June 3, 2013, Pierre-Paul underwent back surgery to remove a herniated disc.[21] He returned for Week 1 for the game against the Cowboys and recorded a solitary sack.[22] Against theGreen Bay Packers, he intercepted a pass byScott Tolzien, which he returned for a touchdown in the 27–13 victory.[23] For his game against the Packers, Pierre-Paul earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[24]
Pierre-Paul finished the season with 12.5 sacks, 77 tackles, three forced fumbles, and six passes defended.[25]
On March 3, 2015, the Giants placed thefranchise 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.[26] On July 4, 2015, Pierre-Paul sustained a serious hand injury in a fireworks accident at his home after detonating a firework in his hand, losing a significant portion of his finger. Four days later he had his right index finger amputated.[27][28] He signed a one-year deal with the team on October 27.[29] He was placed on the Giants' active roster on November 7.[30] 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.[31]
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On March 8, 2016, Pierre-Paul turned down an offer from theArizona Cardinals to remain with the New York Giants.[32] 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.[33] In Week 12, he registered three sacks including a fumble that he returned 43 yards for his third career touchdown against theCleveland Browns in a 27–13 win. Pierre-Paul was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12.[34] 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 of the2016–17 NFL playoffs to the Packers. Without Pierre-Paul and injured cornerbackDominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Giants allowed a season-high 38 points en route to a 38–13 loss.[35]
On February 27, 2017, the Giants placed the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul for the second time.[36] On March 17, 2017, Pierre-Paul signed a four-year, $62 million contract with the Giants with $40 million guaranteed.[37] Overall, Pierre-Paul finished the 2017 season with 68 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.[38]
On March 22, 2018, the Giants traded Pierre-Paul to theTampa Bay Buccaneers for a third round pick (B. J. Hill) in the2018 NFL draft and a swap of fourth round picks.[39] He started all 16 games, recording 58 combined tackles and a team-leading 12.5 sacks.[40] He was ranked 65th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2019.[41]
In May 2019, Pierre-Paul was involved in a single-car accident and experienced a neck fracture due to not wearing a seatbelt that put his season in jeopardy.[42] However, he was cleared for football activities in late August and was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season.[43] He was activated off NFI on October 26, 2019, prior to Week 8.[44]In Week 12 against theAtlanta Falcons, Pierre-Paul recorded a strip sack on quarterbackMatt Ryan which was returned by teammateNdamukong Suh for an 11-yard touchdown in the 35–22 win.[45] In Week 16 during a 23–20 loss to theHouston Texans, Pierre-Paul sacked quarterbackDeshaun Watson three times.[46]In Week 17 against the Falcons, Pierre-Paul sacked Matt Ryan two times, one of which was a strip sack that was recovered by teammateDevin White who returned it for a 91-yard touchdown, during the 28–22 overtime loss.[47] Overall, Pierre-Paul finished the 2019 season with 27 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, two passes defended, and two forced fumbles in ten games.[48]
On March 17, 2020, Pierre-Paul signed a two-year, $27 million contract extension with the Buccaneers.[49]
In Week 1 against theNew Orleans Saints, Pierre-Paul recorded his first sack of the season onDrew Brees during the 34–23 loss.[50]In the following week's game against theCarolina Panthers, Pierre-Paul sackedTeddy Bridgewater once and recovered a fumble forced by teammateAntoine Winfield Jr. on Bridgewater during the 31–17 win.[51]In Week 6 against the Packers, Pierre-Paul recorded 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble during the 38–10 win.[52]In Week 10 against the Panthers, Pierre-Paul sacked Teddy Bridgewater once and intercepted a pass thrown by Bridgewater during the 46–23 win. This was Pierre-Paul's first interception since the 2013 season.[53] In Week 11, during a 27–24 loss to theLos Angeles Rams, Pierre-Paul recorded six total tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception.[54] In Week 15, during a 26–14 win against theMinnesota Vikings, Pierre-Paul record two total tackles as well as strip-sack onKirk Cousins which Pierre-Paul recovered.[55] On December 21, Pierre-Paul was selected to thePro Bowl. This would mark Pierre-Paul's first Pro Bowl selection as a Buccaneer as well as his first selection since2012.[56]
Pierre-Paul finished the 2020 regular season with 55 total tackles, a team-best 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, six pass deflections, and two interceptions.[57]In theNFC Championship against the Packers, Pierre-Paul recorded two sacks onAaron Rodgers during the 31–26 win.[58] The Buccaneers would go on to defeat theKansas City Chiefs 31–9 and winSuper Bowl LV in their own stadium,Raymond James Stadium, avenging an earlier loss to the Chiefs in the regular season. Pierre-Paul earned his second Super Bowl title in the win.[59][60] He was ranked 59th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2021.[61]
Pierre-Paul's production would drop considerably in 2021 as he dealt with a nagging torn rotator cuff injury for most of the season, which would require surgery after the season. He missed Weeks 3–4 and 16–18 during the season as well.[62] He finished the regular season with only 2.5 sacks, 31 tackles, and one forced fumble.[63]
On September 26, 2022, Pierre-Paul signed a one-year deal with theBaltimore Ravens.[64]
On November 15, 2023, the Saints signed Pierre-Paul to theirpractice squad.[65]
On November 28, 2023, theMiami Dolphins signed Pierre-Paul off the Saints practice squad.[66] He was waived on December 19, 2023.[67]
| Legend | |
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| Won theSuper Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Lng | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2010 | NYG | 16 | 0 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 4.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYG | 16 | 12 | 86 | 66 | 21 | 16.5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYG | 16 | 15 | 66 | 43 | 23 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 28T | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYG | 11 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 24T | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 77 | 54 | 23 | 12.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYG | 8 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYG | 12 | 12 | 53 | 35 | 18 | 7.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 68 | 48 | 20 | 8.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TB | 16 | 16 | 58 | 48 | 10 | 12.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TB | 10 | 8 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | TB | 16 | 16 | 55 | 34 | 21 | 9.5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | TB | 12 | 12 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 2.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BAL | 14 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | NO | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Career | 182 | 150 | 631 | 456 | 175 | 94.5 | 1 | 5 | 70 | 28T | 2 | 66 | 21 | 10 | 53 | 1 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Lng | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2011 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | NYG | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | TB | 4 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TB | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | BAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Career | 11 | 11 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
