Travis Ivey

Travis Ivey (born December 22, 1986) is an American football nose tackle is currently a free agent, and who most recently was on the roster of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Maryland.

Early years
Ivey started off his career at Riverdale Baptist High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland where he did not take up football until his junior year.

Maryland (2006-2009)
Travis Ivey redshirted his freshman year and played a reserve role as a sophomore and a most of his junior. Ivey started the final four games of his junior year and as well as all 12 games of his senior year.

Miami Dolphins
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Ivey signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 23.

Cleveland Browns
Ivey signed with the Cleveland Browns on August 25.

Oakland Raiders
He signed with the Oakland Raiders during the 2011 season and was placed on their practice squad. Although he was expected to log heavy minutes under new head coach Dennis Allen and new defensive coordinator Jason Tarver in 2012 and had full access to the team's offseason practice facilities and acclaimed conditioning coach Al Miller, he was cut several days into the team's 2012 training camp for being overweight and out of shape, which was perceived as a detriment to himself and the team as well.