Drake Nevis
 Nevis at the 2019 Grey Cup parade in Winnipeg | |||||
| No. 92 – Toronto Argonauts | |||||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born: | May 8, 1989 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 | |||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| CFL status: | American | ||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca | |||||
Drake M. Nevis (born May 8, 1989) is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the 107th Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019. Nevis was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and spent parts of four seasons in the NFL.[1] He played college football for the LSU Tigers.
High school career[edit]
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[edit]
Indianapolis Colts[edit]
After a 2-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts, Nevis was released on September 1, 2013.
San Diego Chargers[edit]
Shortly after his release from the Colts, the San Diego Chargers claimed him off waivers. Nevis was released on September 17, 2013.
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
He signed with the Dallas Cowboys on September 24, 2013.[3] The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13.[4]
Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
Nevis was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 23, 2013.[5] He was released on May 12, 2014.
Carolina Panthers[edit]
Nevis was claimed off waivers on May 13, 2014, by the Carolina Panthers.[6]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
CFL[edit]
| Defense | |||||||||
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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[edit]
- ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Defensive tackles 2007". Rivals.com. January 24, 2007.
- ^ Alper, Josh (September 24, 2013). "Cowboys sign Drake Nevis". NBCSports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns". Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Jaguars Sign DT Drake Nevis
- ^ Gantt, Darin (May 13, 2014). "Panthers claim Drake Nevis off waivers from Jags". NBCSports.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Bombers re-sign defensive tackle Drake Nevis". March 16, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "CFLFA: Argos add local boy Chris Ackie + DL Drake Nevis". Toronto Argonauts. February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Argos re-sign Nevis and add Sinkfield + two more". Argonauts.ca. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Toronto Argonauts bio
- Carolina Panthers bio
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- NFL Combine Profile
- LSU Tigers bio
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- Players of Canadian football from Louisiana
- American football defensive tackles
- American football defensive ends
- John Ehret High School alumni
- LSU Tigers football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Carolina Panthers players
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Toronto Argonauts players