Cover Story: Nevis Does It 'The Right Way'
Drake Nevis Takes Pride in Blending Faith with Football
No. 1 defense.
That's the phrase LSU's defensive players wore on their eye black last season to show their opponents what they were about to face. They wanted to be the best defense in the country.
After falling short last year, the goal is the same this season, except the Tigers don't need eye black to prove it. The numbers speak for themselves. Through the first three games this season, LSU had grabbed five interceptions to go along with 11 sacks while allowing only 11.3 points per game.
The LSU defense is well on its way to No. 1, starting with the talented defensive line, which is anchored by a senior defensive tackle from Marrero, La., Drake Nevis.
At 6'2", 285 pounds, Nevis is a menacing presence up front. And three years ago, someone knew he would be.
In 2007 former LSU great and current Kansas City Chief Glenn Dorsey said Nevis was going to be the next great defensive tackle at LSU. As a freshman, Nevis used those words of encouragement to drive his work ethic throughout his career.
"I paid attention to every little thing [Dorsey] did and he helped me out a lot," Nevis said. "I'm fortunate enough to play behind a great football player. I want to make him proud as well as make myself proud."
Nevis should be proud. Through the first three games of this season he had better statistics than Dorsey did through the first three games of 2007, which hasn't gone unnoticed by LSU head coach Les Miles.
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