Drake Nevis
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Career Summary
Drake Nevis was an LSU defensive tackle selected by Indianapolis in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Drake Nevis played defensive tackle at LSU before Indianapolis selected him in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Nevis was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and grew up in Marrero.
LSU listed Nevis as born May 8, 1989, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, with Marrero, Louisiana, as his hometown.
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High School
Nevis attended John Ehret High School in Louisiana.
At John Ehret High School, Nevis earned Class 5A first-team all-state honors as a senior after recording 72 tackles, 18 sacks and eight forced fumbles.
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College Career
Nevis became an All-America and All-SEC defensive tackle at LSU.
Nevis played 45 games and made 18 starts at LSU, totaling 139 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. As a senior in 2010, he had 56 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception while earning first-team All-SEC recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis selected Nevis 87th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Colts selected Nevis with the 87th overall pick in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year contract that July.
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NFL Career
Nevis began his NFL career with Indianapolis and later appeared with Dallas, San Diego and Jacksonville.
Nevis appeared in five games for Indianapolis as a rookie before a back injury ended his 2011 season. The player index records later 2013 stops with Dallas, San Diego and Jacksonville.
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Career Accomplishments
Nevis was one of LSU's leading defenders during its 2010 season.
In 2010, Nevis earned first-team All-America recognition from CBSsports.com and second-team honors from the Associated Press, Walter Camp and Rivals.com. He was also named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week four times.
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Playing Style
Nevis was evaluated as an active interior defender with a quick first step and high motor.
NFL draft analysis described Nevis as a disruptive interior player with an excellent motor and first-step quickness, suited to a one-gap scheme.
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Legacy
Nevis continued LSU's defensive-line tradition with a decorated senior season.
LSU noted that Nevis became its sixth defensive lineman since 2000 to earn first-team All-America honors and ranked ninth in school history in career tackles for loss at the conclusion of his college career.
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Post-Career
The available official sources reviewed do not establish Nevis's post-playing career.
No post-playing-career role is stated here because the official sources reviewed for this package focus on Nevis's LSU and NFL career.
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23129, 00-0028025, 1989-05-08, Drake Nevis, Drake, Nevis
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