Drake Nevis

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Drake Nevis
2019 Grey Cup parade, Drake Nevis.jpg
Nevis at the 2019 Grey Cup parade in Winnipeg
No. 94, 75, 70
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-08) May 8, 1989 (age 35)
Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 2011  / Round: 3 / Pick: 87
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:50
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR  ·  CFL.ca

Drake M. Nevis (born May 8, 1989) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. [1] He played college football for the LSU Tigers. He won the 107th Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019.

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Early life

Nevis attended John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana, where he recorded 72 tackles (17 for losses), 18 sacks, 25 quarterback hurries, eight forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles as a senior. He received Class 5A first-team all-state honors and a SuperPrep All-American selection. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com , Nevis was listed as the No. 9 defensive tackle prospect in the class of 2007. [2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

After a 2-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts, Nevis was released on September 1, 2013.

San Diego Chargers

Shortly after his release from the Colts, the San Diego Chargers claimed him off waivers. Nevis was released on September 17, 2013.

Dallas Cowboys

He signed with the Dallas Cowboys on September 24, 2013. [3] The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13. [4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nevis was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 23, 2013. [5] He was released on May 12, 2014.

Carolina Panthers

Nevis was claimed off waivers on May 13, 2014, by the Carolina Panthers. [6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Nevis joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2015, but missed the season with injury. He returned in 2016 to produce 29 tackles and 5 sacks in 14 games played.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Nevis signed a two-year free agent deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and signed a one-year extension in March 2019. [7] Over these three seasons, Nevis played in 50 games, and impactful as a run-stuffer, making 72 tackles, to go along with 6 sacks. Through the 2019 season Nevis played an important role in a dominant defensive line that built up a reputation, giving up short yardage to the run and putting pressure on the quarterback, led by Willie Jefferson, together with Jackson Jeffcoat, Jake Thomas, and Steven Richardson. [8] Their strong play in the 2019 CFL playoffs saw several stuffs on third down to win the 2019 West Division Final and in the 107th Grey Cup, which they would go on to win, Winnipeg's first championship in 29 years. [9] Nevis recorded one sack in the championship game, as the Bombers defence controlled the match.

Toronto Argonauts

Upon entering free agency, Nevis signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 12, 2020. [10] He re-signed with the Argonauts on February 2, 2021. [11]

Statistics

CFL

 Defense
YearTeamGamesTacklesSTSacksIntTDFF
2016 HAM 142905000
2017 WPG 142201000
2018 WPG 182602000
2019 WPG 182403000
CFL totals 64101011000

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References

  1. ↑ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Defensive tackles 2007". Rivals.com. January 24, 2007.
  3. ↑ Alper, Josh (September 24, 2013). "Cowboys sign Drake Nevis". NBCSports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns". Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  5. ↑ Jaguars Sign DT Drake Nevis
  6. ↑ Gantt, Darin (May 13, 2014). "Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags". NBCSports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Bombers re-sign defensive tackle Drake Nevis". March 16, 2019.
  8. ↑ Jeff Hamilton (November 26, 2019). "A celebration fit for champs". Winnipeg Free Press .
  9. ↑ Pat Steinberg (November 25, 2019). "Steinberg's MMQB: A Redemption-Themed Grey Cup". CFL .
  10. ↑ "CFLFA: Argos add local boy Chris Ackie + DL Drake Nevis". Toronto Argonauts. February 12, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Argos re-sign Nevis and add Sinkfield + two more". Argonauts.ca. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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