Jason Pierre-Paul
Encyclopedia
Jason Pierre-Paul is an American football
defensive end
for the New York Giants
of the National Football League
. His nickname is JPP. He was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at South Florida
.
in Deerfield Beach, Florida
. He lettered four times in his high school career. A serious leg injury hampered Pierre-Paul's basketball aspirations and as a result, he took up football his senior year of high school.
(California) 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.
In 2009, at USF, he played 13 games with seven starts and totaled 45 tackles (16½ for losses) 6½ sacks one interception (returned 18 yards for a touchdown), three passes broken up and two forced fumbles. He was named First-team All-America by Pro Football Weekly for his efforts, and was also first team All Big East. He was the Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week for week four in the College Performance Awards. After his junior year he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft
.
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. He made his NFL debut on September 12, 2010 in the New York Giants' season opener, and recorded 2 tackles. He finshed the season playing a total of 16 games 24 solo tackle recording 5.0 sacks
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
for the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. His nickname is JPP. He was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at South Florida
South Florida Bulls football
The South Florida Bulls are a Division I FBS college football program that plays its home games in Tampa, Florida. The team began playing in 1997, holding its first team meeting under a shade tree as the school had no proper football facilities on campus...
.
High school career
In high school, Pierre-Paul focused mainly on basketball during his four seasons at Deerfield Beach High SchoolDeerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach High School is a public high school in Deerfield Beach, Florida. It is part of Broward School District and has an enrollment of approximately 2950....
in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, USA. The city is named for the numerous deer that once roamed the area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 75,018...
. He lettered four times in his high school career. A serious leg injury hampered Pierre-Paul's basketball aspirations and as a result, he took up football his senior year of high school.
College career
He amassed 49 tackles, 14 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery as a freshman at College of the CanyonsCollege of the Canyons
College of the Canyons is a public two-year community college that operates within the Santa Clarita Community College District. The college is located on of rolling, tree-dotted hills in the incorporated city of Santa Clarita in northern Los Angeles County, California. The college’s address is:...
(California) and earned First-team All-WSC and All-America honors.In 2008 Pierre-Paul played at Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning based in Fort Scott, Kansas, with satellite buildings in other cities in Crawford County, including Pittsburg and Frontenac, along with sites in Paola and at Fort Scott High School. It is the oldest community college in...
(Kansas), where his 70 tackles, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries earned him First-Team little All-American honors.
In 2009, at USF, he played 13 games with seven starts and totaled 45 tackles (16½ for losses) 6½ sacks one interception (returned 18 yards for a touchdown), three passes broken up and two forced fumbles. He was named First-team All-America by Pro Football Weekly for his efforts, and was also first team All Big East. He was the Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week for week four in the College Performance Awards. After his junior year he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
.
Pre-draft
New York Giants
Pierre-Paul was drafted by the New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
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. He made his NFL debut on September 12, 2010 in the New York Giants' season opener, and recorded 2 tackles. He finshed the season playing a total of 16 games 24 solo tackle recording 5.0 sacks
Statistics
| Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | G | GS | Total | Solo | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR |
| 2010 2010 NFL season The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League.The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff game on NBC on Thursday, September 9, at the Louisiana Superdome as the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV champions, defeated the Minnesota Vikings 14–9.Tom Brady,... |
NYG 2010 New York Giants season The 2010 New York Giants season was the 86th season for the team in the National Football League and the team's inaugural season in New Meadowlands Stadium. The Giants improved on their 8–8 2009 record by finishing 10–6 and second place in the NFC East... |
16 | 0 | 30 | 24 | 4.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 30 | 24 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
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