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| name = Neville Hewitt |
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| caption = Hewitt with the New York Jets in 2018 |
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| current_team = Houston Texans |
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| number = 43 |
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| position |
| position = [[Linebacker]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|4|6}} |
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| birth_place = [[Silver Spring, Maryland]], U.S. |
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| weight_lbs = 234 |
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| high_school |
| high_school = [[Rockdale County High School|Rockdale County]]<br>([[Conyers, Georgia]]) |
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| college = [[Georgia Military College|Georgia Military]] (2011–2012)<br>[[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]] (2013–2014) |
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| undraftedyear = 2015 |
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}}) |
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}}) |
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* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) |
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) |
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present) |
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present) |
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| status = Active |
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* [[Conference USA|C-USA]] Defensive Player of the Year (2014) |
* [[Conference USA|C-USA]] Defensive Player of the Year (2014) |
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| statvalue1 = 440 |
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|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]] |
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]] |
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|statvalue2=7.5 |
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|statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]] |
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]] |
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|statlabel5=[[Interceptions]] |
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'''Neville Hewitt''' (born April 6, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]], where he was a [[safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. |
'''Neville Hewitt''' (born April 6, 1993) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]], where he was a [[safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Hewitt spent the first 2 years of his college football career at the junior college level, playing for [[Georgia Military College]]. In 2012, he recorded 65 tackles, five tackles for loss and five pass |
Hewitt spent the first 2 years of his [[college football]] career at the junior college level, playing for [[Georgia Military College]]. In 2012, he recorded 65 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], five [[tackles for loss]] and five [[pass breakup]]s for Georgia Military. |
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He then transferred to [[Marshall Thundering Herd Football|Marshall]] where he spent 2 years playing for the Herd. While at Marshall, he posted 208 tackles, including 16.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, with two |
He then transferred to [[Marshall Thundering Herd Football|Marshall]] where he spent 2 years playing for the Herd. While at Marshall, he posted 208 tackles, including 16.5 for loss and 7.5 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], with two [[interception]]s, four pass breakups, two [[fumble]] recoveries and one forced fumble. He was named [[Conference USA]] Defensive Player of the Year in 2014. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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| note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=120175&DraftYear=2015 |title=Neville Hewitt, Marshall, OLB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> |
| note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=120175&DraftYear=2015 |title=Neville Hewitt, Marshall, OLB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Miami Dolphins=== |
===Miami Dolphins=== |
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⚫ | On May 2, 2015, Hewitt signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-undrafted-linebackers-0513-20150512-story.html|title=Dolphins' undrafted linebackers have sights set on earning a roster spot|last=Taylor|first=Nate|date=May 12, 2015|work=sun-sentinel.com|access-date=May 12, 2015}}</ref> He made his NFL debut on September 13 against the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article35152839.html|title=Miami Dolphins tight end Dion Sims sustains concussion on failed catch|last=Beasley|first=Adam|date=September 13, 2015|work=Miami Herald|access-date=March 31, 2018|language=en}}</ref> On November 22, he made first career start against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and posted his first career interception.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/11/23/monday-morning-dolphins-time-to-look-at-dolphins-future/|title=Dolphins' DeVante Parker, Jay Ajayi needs more snaps down the stretch|last=Abramson|first=Andrew|date=November 23, 2015|work=Palm Beach Post|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref> On January 3, 2016, Hewitt made a season-high six tackles and one pass breakup against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://phinphanatic.com/2016/01/03/dolphins-neville-hewitt-breaks-out/|title=Dolphins Neville Hewitt breaks out|last=Miller|first=Brian|date=January 3, 2016|work=Phin Phanatic|access-date=March 31, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 39 tackles and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/nevillehewitt/2553657/profile|title=Neville Hewitt|website=NFL.com|language=en|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On May 2, 2015, Hewitt signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2015 NFL |
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⚫ | On December 4, Hewitt recorded his first career fumble recovery against the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. On December 17, he made his first career sack against the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/dave-hyde-blog/sfl-hyde10-ten-thoughts-on-dolphins-against-jets-20161217-story.html|title=Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' win over Jets|last=Hyde|first=Dave|date=December 18, 2016|work=Sun-Sentinel.com|access-date=March 31, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> A week later, Hewitt recorded a career-high nine tackles against the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/06/28/is-the-time-now-for-miami-dolphins-lb-neville-hewitt/|title=Is the time now for Miami Dolphins LB Neville Hewitt?|last=Habib|first=Hal|date=June 28, 2017|work=Palm Beach Post|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref> He made five tackles in the [[American Football Conference|AFC]] wild card game against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080pit.htm|title=Wild Card - Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 8th, 2017|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref> |
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====2016==== |
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⚫ | On September 2, 2017, Hewitt was waived by the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620024159/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 20, 2018|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> On October 9, he was re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-neville-hewitt-20171009-story.html|title=Dolphins sign linebacker Neville Hewitt to practice squad|last=Kelly|first=Omar|date=October 9, 2017|website=Sun-Sentinel.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Promote Hewitt|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Promote-Hewitt/5e2b3d9b-6782-46c6-bbc6-47f658fe346f|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=November 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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====2017==== |
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⚫ | On September 2, 2017, Hewitt was waived by the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620024159/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 20, 2018|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> On October 9 |
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===New York Jets=== |
===New York Jets=== |
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⚫ | On March 28, 2018, Hewitt signed a one-year contract with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Jets sign free agent LB Neville Hewitt to one-year deal|url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/28/report-jets-sign-free-agent-lb-neville-hewitt-to-one-year-deal/|website=USAToday.com|date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> He played in 16 games with four starts, recording 39 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks. |
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====2019==== |
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On March 13, 2019, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets re-sign linebacker Neville Hewitt|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/13/jets-re-sign-linebacker-neville-hewitt/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 13, 2019}}</ref> |
On March 13, 2019, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets re-sign linebacker Neville Hewitt|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/13/jets-re-sign-linebacker-neville-hewitt/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 13, 2019}}</ref> |
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In Week 1 against the Bills, Hewitt intercepted [[Josh Allen]] once as the Jets lost 17–16.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127963 |title=Allen, Bills overcome 16-point deficit, stun Jets 17-16 |date=September 8, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=September 8, 2019}}</ref> |
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In Week 2 against the [[Cleveland Browns]]. Hewitt recorded 8 tackles and sacked [[Baker Mayfield]] once in the 23–3 loss.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128127 |title=Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3 |date=September 16, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=September 16, 2019}}</ref> |
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In Week 11 against the Redskins, Hewitt intercepted a pass thrown by quarterback [[Dwayne Haskins]] in the 34–17 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128086 |title=Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17 |date=November 17, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=November 17, 2019}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On March 25, 2020, Hewitt re-signed for a third season with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|title=LB Neville 'Next Man Up' Hewitt Re-Signs with Jets|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/lb-neville-next-man-up-hewitt-re-signs-with-jets|author=Lange, Randy|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=March 25, 2020}}</ref> He started all 16 games, leading the team with a career-high 134 tackles, along with 2.0 sacks, four passes defensed, and one interception. |
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====2020==== |
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⚫ | On March 25, 2020, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|title=LB Neville 'Next Man Up' Hewitt Re-Signs with Jets|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/lb-neville-next-man-up-hewitt-re-signs-with-jets|author=Lange, Randy|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=March 25, 2020}}</ref> He started all 16 games |
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===Houston Texans=== |
===Houston Texans=== |
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Hewitt signed with the [[Houston Texans]] on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-7-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-7-2021 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=May 7, 2021 |access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref> He played in all 17 games with five starts, recording 60 tackles. |
Hewitt signed with the [[Houston Texans]] on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-7-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-7-2021 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=May 7, 2021 |access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref> He played in all 17 games with five starts, recording 60 tackles. |
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On March 30, 2022, Hewitt re-signed with the Texans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-30-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-30-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 30, 2022}}</ref> |
On March 30, 2022, Hewitt re-signed with the Texans, playing almost exclusively on special teams that season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-30-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-30-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 30, 2022}}</ref> He re-signed to play a third season with the Texans on May 8, 2023 again only on special teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-8-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-8-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=May 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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Hewitt re-signed with the Texans on April 1, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (04-01-2024)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-04-01-2024|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=April 1, 2024}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" |
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! colspan="2"| Legend |
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| '''Bold''' |
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| Career high |
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===Regular season=== |
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!rowspan="2"| Year |
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!rowspan="2"| Team |
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!colspan="2"| Games |
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!colspan="5"| Tackles |
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!colspan="5"| Interceptions |
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!colspan="4"| Fumbles |
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! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |
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! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] |
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| 16 || 2 || 39 || 27 || 12 || 0.0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] |
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| 16 || 5 || 64 || 40 || 24 || 1.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] |
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| 6 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 New York Jets season|NYJ]] |
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| 16 || 4 || 39 || 26 || 13 || 1.5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 New York Jets season|NYJ]] |
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| 12 || 12 || 75 || 44 || 31 || '''3.0''' || '''6''' || '''2''' || '''13''' || 0 || '''9''' || '''5''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 New York Jets season|NYJ]] |
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| 16 || '''16''' || '''134''' || '''91''' || '''43''' || 2.0 || '''6''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''17''' || 0 |
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! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Houston Texans season|HOU]] |
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| '''17''' || 5 || 60 || 37 || 23 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Houston Texans season|HOU]] |
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| 14 || 0 || 14 || 10 || 4 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Houston Texans season|HOU]] |
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| 16 || 0 || 14 || 8 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! colspan="2"| !! 129 !! 44 !! 440 !! 284 !! 156 !! 7.5 !! 22 !! 3 !! 13 !! 0 !! 9 !! 13 !! 2 !! 2 !! 17 !! 0 |
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!rowspan="2"| Year |
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!rowspan="2"| Team |
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!colspan="2"| Games |
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!colspan="5"| Tackles |
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!colspan="5"| Interceptions |
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!colspan="4"| Fumbles |
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! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |
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! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]] |
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| 1 || 0 || '''5''' || '''3''' || '''2''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Houston Texans season|HOU]] |
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| '''2''' || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
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! colspan="2"| !! 3 !! 0 !! 6 !! 3 !! 3 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |
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*[http://www.herdzone.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/neville_hewitt_857583.html Marshall bio] |
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*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Neville-Hewitt/a402ce3c-78fd-4536-abdf-d053e7f86f8c Miami Dolphins bio] |
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. | April 6, 1993||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Rockdale County (Conyers, Georgia) | ||||||||||||
College: | Georgia Military (2011–2012) Marshall (2013–2014) | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||||||
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Neville Hewitt (born April 6, 1993) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marshall, where he was a safety and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
College career
[edit]Hewitt spent the first 2 years of his college football career at the junior college level, playing for Georgia Military College. In 2012, he recorded 65 tackles, five tackles for loss and five pass breakups for Georgia Military.
He then transferred to Marshall where he spent 2 years playing for the Herd. While at Marshall, he posted 208 tackles, including 16.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, with two interceptions, four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 1+3⁄8 in (1.86 m) |
231 lb (105 kg) |
31+5⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.69 s | 1.65 s | 2.68 s | 4.65 s | 7.14 s | 37.0 in (0.94 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | ||
All values from Pro Day[1] |
Miami Dolphins
[edit]On May 2, 2015, Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL draft.[2] He made his NFL debut on September 13 against the Washington Redskins.[3] On November 22, he made first career start against the Dallas Cowboys and posted his first career interception.[4] On January 3, 2016, Hewitt made a season-high six tackles and one pass breakup against the New England Patriots.[5] He finished his rookie season with 39 tackles and an interception.[6]
On December 4, Hewitt recorded his first career fumble recovery against the Baltimore Ravens. On December 17, he made his first career sack against the New York Jets.[7] A week later, Hewitt recorded a career-high nine tackles against the Buffalo Bills.[8] He made five tackles in the AFC wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9]
On September 2, 2017, Hewitt was waived by the Dolphins.[10] On October 9, he was re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.[12]
New York Jets
[edit]On March 28, 2018, Hewitt signed a one-year contract with the Jets.[13] He played in 16 games with four starts, recording 39 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks.
On March 13, 2019, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.[14] In Week 1 against the Bills, Hewitt intercepted Josh Allen once as the Jets lost 17–16.[15] In Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Hewitt recorded 8 tackles and sacked Baker Mayfield once in the 23–3 loss.[16] In Week 11 against the Redskins, Hewitt intercepted a pass thrown by quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the 34–17 win.[17]
On March 25, 2020, Hewitt re-signed for a third season with the Jets.[18] He started all 16 games, leading the team with a career-high 134 tackles, along with 2.0 sacks, four passes defensed, and one interception.
Houston Texans
[edit]Hewitt signed with the Houston Texans on May 7, 2021.[19] He played in all 17 games with five starts, recording 60 tackles.
On March 30, 2022, Hewitt re-signed with the Texans, playing almost exclusively on special teams that season.[20] He re-signed to play a third season with the Texans on May 8, 2023 again only on special teams.[21]
Hewitt re-signed with the Texans on April 1, 2024.[22]
NFL career statistics
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Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2015 | MIA | 16 | 2 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | MIA | 16 | 5 | 64 | 40 | 24 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | MIA | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | NYJ | 16 | 4 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | NYJ | 12 | 12 | 75 | 44 | 31 | 3.0 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | NYJ | 16 | 16 | 134 | 91 | 43 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
2021 | HOU | 17 | 5 | 60 | 37 | 23 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | HOU | 14 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | HOU | 16 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
129 | 44 | 440 | 284 | 156 | 7.5 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2016 | MIA | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Neville Hewitt, Marshall, OLB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Nate (May 12, 2015). "Dolphins' undrafted linebackers have sights set on earning a roster spot". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ Beasley, Adam (September 13, 2015). "Miami Dolphins tight end Dion Sims sustains concussion on failed catch". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Abramson, Andrew (November 23, 2015). "Dolphins' DeVante Parker, Jay Ajayi needs more snaps down the stretch". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Brian (January 3, 2016). "Dolphins Neville Hewitt breaks out". Phin Phanatic. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Neville Hewitt". NFL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Hyde, Dave (December 18, 2016). "Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' win over Jets". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Habib, Hal (June 28, 2017). "Is the time now for Miami Dolphins LB Neville Hewitt?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Wild Card - Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 8th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
- ^ Kelly, Omar (October 9, 2017). "Dolphins sign linebacker Neville Hewitt to practice squad". Sun-Sentinel.com.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins Promote Hewitt". MiamiDolphins.com. November 22, 2017.
- ^ "Report: Jets sign free agent LB Neville Hewitt to one-year deal". USAToday.com. March 28, 2018.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (March 13, 2019). "Jets re-sign linebacker Neville Hewitt". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "Allen, Bills overcome 16-point deficit, stun Jets 17-16". ESPN. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3". ESPN. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ "Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17". ESPN. November 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ Lange, Randy (March 25, 2020). "LB Neville 'Next Man Up' Hewitt Re-Signs with Jets". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-7-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-30-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. March 30, 2022.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-8-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (04-01-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. April 1, 2024.
External links
[edit]Media related to Neville Hewitt (American football) at Wikimedia Commons