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{{short description|American football defensive tackle}}
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Drake Nevis
| name = Drake Nevis
| image = 2019 Grey Cup parade, Drake Nevis.jpg
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| current_team = Winnipeg Blue Bombers
| caption = Nevis at the 2019 Grey Cup parade in Winnipeg
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| number = 92
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| current_team =
| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
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| number = 94, 75, 70
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|8}}
| birth_place = [[Thibodaux, Louisiana]]
| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|8}}
| height_ft = 6
| birth_place = [[Thibodaux, Louisiana]], U.S.
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| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 295
| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 1
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| high_school = [[John Ehret High School|John Ehret]] ([[Marrero, Louisiana]])
| weight_lbs = 295
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| college = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]
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| high_school = [[John Ehret High School|John Ehret]] ([[Marrero, Louisiana]])
| draftyear = 2011
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| college = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 87
| draftyear = 2011
| highlights =
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 87
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* [[Grey Cup]] Champion ([[107th Grey Cup|2019]])
| highlights =
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* [[Grey Cup]] champion ([[107th Grey Cup|2019]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2008 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2008 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
* [[SEC Championship Game|SEC champion]] ([[2007 SEC Championship Game|2007]])
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2010 College Football All-America Team|2010]])
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2010 College Football All-America Team|2010]])
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2010 All-SEC football team|2010]])
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2010 All-SEC football team|2010]])
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
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* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] ({{CFL Year|2015}}–{{CFL Year|2016}})
* [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] ({{CFL Year|2015}}–{{CFL Year|2016}})
* [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] ({{CFL Year|2017}}–present)
* [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] ({{CFL Year|2017|2019}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2020}}–{{CFL Year|2021}})
| status = Active
| status =
| cflstatus = International
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| cflstatus = American
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 50
| statvalue1 = 50
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 1.0
| statvalue2 = 1.0
|pfr=NeviDr00
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
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| cfl = drake-nevis/160117/
| statvalue3 = 0
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue4 = 0
| nfl-new = drakenevis/2495208
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| cfl =drake-nevis/160117/
}}
}}


'''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 Tigers football|LSU]]. He was drafted in the third round of the [[2011 NFL Draft]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}}</ref>
'''Drake M. Nevis''' (born May 8, 1989) is an American former professional [[gridiron football|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref> He played [[college football]] for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]]. He won the [[107th Grey Cup]] with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] in 2019.


==High school career==
==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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1488 |title=Defensive tackles 2007 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 24, 2007 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1488 |title=Defensive tackles 2007 |work=Rivals.com |date=January 24, 2007 }}</ref>


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===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
He signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on September 24, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/24/cowboys-sign-drake-nevis/|title=Cowboys sign Drake Nevis|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=September 24, 2013|accessdate=2014-07-16}}</ref> The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13.<ref>[http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-NickEatman/Durant-to-IR-Nevis-Among-3-Released-LB-Lemon-Returns-/bf2b6e45-cf1b-43a1-9f6d-7ae035da6d7d?campaign=social15915564 Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns]</ref>
He signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on September 24, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/24/cowboys-sign-drake-nevis/|title=Cowboys sign Drake Nevis|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=September 24, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2014}}</ref> The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-NickEatman/Durant-to-IR-Nevis-Among-3-Released-LB-Lemon-Returns-/bf2b6e45-cf1b-43a1-9f6d-7ae035da6d7d?campaign=social15915564 |title=Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns |access-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217233556/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-NickEatman/Durant-to-IR-Nevis-Among-3-Released-LB-Lemon-Returns-/bf2b6e45-cf1b-43a1-9f6d-7ae035da6d7d?campaign=social15915564 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
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===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
Nevis was claimed off waivers on May 13, 2014 by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/13/panthers-claim-drake-nevis-off-waivers-from-jags/|title=Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=May 13, 2014|accessdate=2014-07-16}}</ref>
Nevis was claimed off waivers on May 13, 2014, by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/13/panthers-claim-drake-nevis-off-waivers-from-jags/|title=Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=July 16, 2014}}</ref>


===Hamilton Tiger-Cats===
===Hamilton Tiger-Cats===
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===Winnipeg Blue Bombers===
===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.<ref>https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/03/16/bombers-re-sign-defensive-tackle-drake-nevis-2/</ref> 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 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season|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]].<ref>{{cite news |title=A celebration fit for champs |author=Jeff Hamilton |url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/a-celebration-fit-for-champs-565505542.html |website=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] |date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> Their strong play in the [[2019 CFL season#CFL Playoffs|2019 CFL playoffs]] saw several stuffs on third down to win 2019 West Division Final and in the [[107th Grey Cup]], which they would go on to win, Winnipeg's first championship in 29 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Steinberg's MMQB: A Redemption-Themed Grey Cup |author=Pat Steinberg |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/25/steinbergs-mmqb-redemption-themed-grey-cup/ |website=[[Canadian Football League|CFL]] |date=November 25, 2019}}</ref>
Nevis signed a two-year free agent deal with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]], and signed a one-year extension in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/03/16/bombers-re-sign-defensive-tackle-drake-nevis-2/|title = Bombers re-sign defensive tackle Drake Nevis|date = March 16, 2019}}</ref> 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 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season|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 (Canadian football)|Steven Richardson]].<ref>{{cite news |title=A celebration fit for champs |author=Jeff Hamilton |url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/a-celebration-fit-for-champs-565505542.html |website=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] |date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> Their strong play in the [[2019 CFL season#CFL Playoffs|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Steinberg's MMQB: A Redemption-Themed Grey Cup |author=Pat Steinberg |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/25/steinbergs-mmqb-redemption-themed-grey-cup/ |website=[[Canadian Football League|CFL]] |date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2020/02/12/cflfa-argos-add-local-boy-chris-ackie-dl-drake-nevis/|title=CFLFA: Argos add local boy Chris Ackie + DL Drake Nevis|publisher=[[Toronto Argonauts]]|date=February 12, 2020}}</ref> He re-signed with the Argonauts on February 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Argos re-sign Nevis and add Sinkfield + two more |url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/02/02/argos-re-sign-nevis-add-sinkfield-two/ |website=Argonauts.ca |date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=February 22, 2021}}</ref>


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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! rowspan="100" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! colspan="7" | Defence
! colspan="7" | Defense
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category}}
* {{Football stats |nfl=2495208 |espn=14029 |pfr=N/NeviDr00}}
* {{Football stats |nfl=2495208 |espn=14029 |pfr=N/NeviDr00}}
* [https://www.argonauts.ca/players/drake-nevis/160117/ Toronto Argonauts bio]
* [http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Drake-Nevis/d001a220-6981-4f16-94b5-d58af6b41bd3 Carolina Panthers bio]
* [http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Drake-Nevis/d001a220-6981-4f16-94b5-d58af6b41bd3 Carolina Panthers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725200037/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Drake-Nevis/d001a220-6981-4f16-94b5-d58af6b41bd3 |date=July 25, 2014 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120825063711/http://www.colts.com/team/roster/drake-nevis/4cde2a02-feb7-4991-84e6-cd3aa2492b20/ Indianapolis Colts bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120825063711/http://www.colts.com/team/roster/drake-nevis/4cde2a02-feb7-4991-84e6-cd3aa2492b20/ Indianapolis Colts bio]
* [http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/drake-nevis?id=2495208 NFL Combine Profile]
* [http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/drake-nevis?id=2495208 NFL Combine Profile]
* [http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=785350 LSU Tigers bio]
* [http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=785350 LSU Tigers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110227100832/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=785350 |date=February 27, 2011 }}


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Latest revision as of 08:50, 22 August 2024

Drake Nevis
refer to caption
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
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:50
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at 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.

Early life

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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

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Indianapolis Colts

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

San Diego Chargers

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

Dallas Cowboys

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

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

Carolina Panthers

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

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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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

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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

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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

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CFL

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  Defense
Year Team Games Tackles ST Sacks Int TD FF
2016 HAM 14 29 0 5 0 0 0
2017 WPG 14 22 0 1 0 0 0
2018 WPG 18 26 0 2 0 0 0
2019 WPG 18 24 0 3 0 0 0
CFL totals 64 101 0 11 0 0 0

References

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  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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