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| Born: | May 8, 1989 Thibodaux, Louisiana | ||||||||
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| College: | Louisiana State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2011 / round: 3 / pick: 87 | ||||||||
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Drake M. Nevis (born May 8, 1989) is an American football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). 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
- ^ "Defensive tackles 2007". Rivals.com. January 24, 2007.
- ^ Alper, Josh (September 24, 2013). "Cowboys sign Drake Nevis". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
- ^ Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns
- ^ Jaguars Sign DT Drake Nevis
- ^ Gantt, Darin (May 13, 2014). "Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Carolina Panthers bio
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- NFL Combine Profile
- LSU Tigers bio
- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- People from Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Louisiana
- American football defensive tackles
- American football defensive ends
- LSU Tigers football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Carolina Panthers players