Drake Nevis

Drake Nevis
No. 92 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-08) May 8, 1989
Thibodaux, Louisiana
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
Roster status: Active
CFL status: International
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 50
Sacks: 1.0
Forced fumbles: 0
Fumble recoveries: 0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at CFL.ca

Drake M. Nevis (born May 8, 1989) is a Canadian football defensive tackle plays for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at LSU. He was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

High school career

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.[1]

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.[2] The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13.[3]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nevis was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 23, 2013.[4] He was released on May 12, 2014.

Carolina Panthers

Nevis was claimed off waivers on May 13, 2014 by the Carolina Panthers.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Defensive tackles 2007". Rivals.com. January 24, 2007.
  2. ↑ Alper, Josh (September 24, 2013). "Cowboys sign Drake Nevis". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  3. ↑ Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns
  4. ↑ Jaguars Sign DT Drake Nevis
  5. ↑ Gantt, Darin (May 13, 2014). "Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
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