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New York Giants: Which players should be heading to the Pro Bowl?

Skylar Darel
Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants edge Dallas Cowboys in defensive battle (Highlights) 2
Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) scores the game winning TD in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-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

So you’re saying there’s a chance? — Not locks, but very distinct possibilities

Olivier Vernon, Defensive End

Talk about earning a contract. Not only has Janoris Jenkins lived up to his expensive offseason deal– as has defensive end Olivier Vernon, who has been the focal point of New York’s defensive line all season.

Vernon has 59 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and 7 stuffs this season, showing his versatility. He has made massive impacts both in run and pass defense. NFL.com’s Chris Wesseling had Vernon just outside the Top Ten in his Defensive Player of the Year ranking, and Bleacher Report projects that Vernon will make the Pro Bowl. While he is not necessarily a lock, it would be a notable snub if the former Dolphin wasn’t recognized for his outstanding efforts.

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Skylar Darel
Skylar Darel

Staff Writer at Elite Sports New York. Lead Writer at New York Sports Hub and My Weekly Sports. Twitter, instagram: @skylardarel. Avid fan of the Yankees, Knicks, Giants, New York City FC, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal FC. Sophomore at the College of New Jersey, studying Communication. Aspiring play-by-play commentator. Grew up in Manhattan, and proud to know how to work the Subway system.