Drake Nevis
No. 92 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |||||||||||
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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Born: | Thibodaux, Louisiana | May 8, 1989||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana) | ||||||||||
College: | LSU | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2011 / round: 3 / pick: 87 | ||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
CFL status: | International | ||||||||||
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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). Nevis won the 107th Grey Cup with the Blue Bombers in 2019. He played college football at LSU and Nevis was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[1]
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.[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]
Statistics
CFL
Defence | |||||||||
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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
- ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/03/16/bombers-re-sign-defensive-tackle-drake-nevis-2/
- ^ Jeff Hamilton (November 26, 2019). "A celebration fit for champs". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Pat Steinberg (November 25, 2019). "Steinberg's MMQB: A Redemption-Themed Grey Cup". CFL.
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
- John Ehret High School alumni
- Sportspeople from Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Louisiana
- American football defensive tackles
- American football defensive ends
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- American players of Canadian football
- LSU Tigers football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Carolina Panthers players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Grey Cup champions