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 careeredit
Indianapolis Coltsedit
After a 2-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts, Nevis was released on September 1, 2013.
San Diego Chargersedit
Shortly after his release from the Colts, the San Diego Chargers claimed him off waivers. Nevis was released on September 17, 2013.
Dallas Cowboysedit
He signed with the Dallas Cowboys on September 24, 2013.[3] The Cowboys waived Nevis on December 13.[4]
Jacksonville Jaguarsedit
Nevis was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 23, 2013.[5] He was released on May 12, 2014.
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 Bombersedit
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 Argonautsedit
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]
^"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.
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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 Drake NevisNevis at the 2019 Grey Cup parade in WinnipegNo 92 Toronto ArgonautsPosition Defensive tacklePersonal informationBorn 1989 05 08 May 8 1989 age 34 Thibodaux Louisiana U S Height 6 ft 1 in 1 85 m Weight 295 lb 134 kg Career informationHigh school John Ehret Marrero Louisiana College LSUNFL draft 2011 Round 3 Pick 87Career historyIndianapolis Colts 2011 2012 San Diego Chargers 2013 Dallas Cowboys 2013 Jacksonville Jaguars 2013 Carolina Panthers 2014 Hamilton Tiger Cats 2015 2016 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2017 2019 Toronto Argonauts 2020 present Offseason and or practice squad member onlyRoster status ActiveCFL status AmericanCareer highlights and awardsGrey Cup champion 2019 BCS national champion 2007 First team All American 2010 First team All SEC 2010 Career NFL statisticsTotal tackles 50Sacks 1 0Player stats at NFL com CFL ca Contents 1 High school career 2 Professional career 2 1 Indianapolis Colts 2 2 San Diego Chargers 2 3 Dallas Cowboys 2 4 Jacksonville Jaguars 2 5 Carolina Panthers 2 6 Hamilton Tiger Cats 2 7 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2 8 Toronto Argonauts 3 Statistics 3 1 CFL 4 References 5 External linksHigh school career editNevis 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 editIndianapolis 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 editCFL edit DefenseYear Team Games Tackles ST Sacks Int TD FF2016 HAM 14 29 0 5 0 0 02017 WPG 14 22 0 1 0 0 02018 WPG 18 26 0 2 0 0 02019 WPG 18 24 0 3 0 0 0CFL totals 64 101 0 11 0 0 0References 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 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Drake Nevis Career 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