Colts snag LSU DT Drake Nevis in 3rd round

Wow, I'm glad that Drake Nevis was there for the Colts in the 3rd round.  Nevis is a pure Tampa-Two defensive tackle with no natural position in the 3-4 - which only a few teams still use.


He is a stout body type with good burst and change of direction.  Lacks top end speed, but makes up for it with hustle and feistiness. 


The Good:

• Gets off the line very nicely and into the blocker
• Manages traffic well and will be very helpful on stunts
• Very strong for his size
• Always hustling

The Bad:

• Short for a DT at 6'1"
• A little light for a DT (played at 286 lbs)
• Lack of top end speed for chasing down plays
• Plays high and thus wastes his leverage advantage

This guy had COLTS stamped all over him - I'm glad he dropped to us.