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Drake Nevis
No. 92 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-08) May 8, 1989 (age 35)
Thibodaux, Louisiana
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
* Indianapolis Colts ( 2011 2012)
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
* BCS national champion (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:50
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player 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). He played college football at LSU. He 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]

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