Is LSU DT Drake Nevis This Year's Sedrick Ellis?

[JohnCandy]

The more I watch LSU the more DT Drake Nevis stand out. He looks physical and stout against the run and gets off the ball well in the passing game.

He reminds me a lot of Sedrick Ellis who's only major knock was that he was undersized.

If we assume that Nevis is a similar size at 6'1" 310lbs. do you see him making a draft rise like Ellis? Perhaps not into the top 10, but into the 1st round?

ESPN has him as the 3rd DT in the draft.

[regoob2]

Nevis is listed at 285. If that's true he's a 4-3 UT.

[wicket]

Love this guy, to bad he doesnt have the physical size most teams look for

[BeerBaron]

He's going to be a studly steal in the 3rd round for a true 4-3 team, like Geno Atkins a year ago.

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

He's going to be a studly steal in the 3rd round for a true 4-3 team, like Geno Atkins a year ago.

I have us taking him in the 2nd. He's a player. Huge upside in our scheme.

[Mr.Regular]

His only knock is his size.

Other than that, wow is this guy a monster. He's been unreal this year plus his motor is non stop.
If he packs on some size, watch out, Nevis is going to fly up the boards.

[Ozzy]

Totally agree, love his ability and what a domination he put on versus Florida, a very talented offensive line in general.

Great talent and like I said before if he keeps this up he is a 1st round talent and arguably one of the top three defensive tackles in the up coming draft.

[Don Vito]

I see a lot of Peria Jerry in him.

[bruschis4all]

If I remember correctly, S.Ellis really improved his stock at the Senior Bowl. I think Nevis will have to do well there and show his size doesn't matter.

[FUNBUNCHER]

He'll make himself a LOT of money if he can put on 25# before his first NFL minicamp.

Papa Shanahan needs a NT!!
I hope he's at least 290lbs at present.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by FUNBUNCHER

He'll make himself a LOT of money if he can put on 25# before his first NFL minicamp.

Papa Shanahan needs a NT!!
I hope he's at least 290lbs at present.

There are better actual NT's available you know....I don't think Nevis has a place in the 3-4 at all. He's a pure 4-3 penetrating UT, and he'll probably fall a little because of it, but some team will end up with a stud a round later than they should really be able to get him.

[SenorGato]

If he tests will enough he could be Broderick Bunkley...window's always open just because I like him. I doubt he does that, so he'll just be a solid DL somewhere.

[DeathbyStat]

I don't have access to coaches tape and i haven't watched every play of every LSU game but everyone I've watched this guy seems to make plays i like him alot

[regoob2]

The more I watch this guy play the more impressed I am. He's playing like a top 15 pick. Big time motor. Extremely strong for a man his size.

[AntoinCD]

I see him showing up at workouts about 295lbs. If he can show that he still has his burst then I believe he will be a late first round pick. Absolutely dominated every game Ive seen him in this year.

[CJSchneider]

If the Saints get Nevis in the 2nd I will be a very happy individual. He fits a 4-3 better than a 3-4 and I think he would make an awesome compliment to Ellis.

[Giantsfan1080]

He seems to be a very similar DT that the Giants look for so I also wouldn't be suprised if we took him in the 2nd if he was still there.

[Forenci]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

He seems to be a very similar DT that the Giants look for so I also wouldn't be suprised if we took him in the 2nd if he was still there.

Nevis, Linval Joseph and Canty would be pretty sexy.

I really like Nevis though. He really seems to make an impact on every game with his play.

[ToldLikeItIs]

little guy to keep an eye on

mike daniels DT iowa

11 tfl, 4 sacks, 40 tackles

6'1 285, just like drake