CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• Originally selected by the Colts in the third round (87th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
2012 (COLTS):
• Played in nine games (three starts) and recorded 20 tackles (eight solo) and his first career sack.
• Placed on Injured Reserve on November 12, 2012.
• Participated at defensive tackle against Minnesota (9/16) and compiled three tackles.
• Made his first start of the season at defensive tackle against the New York Jets (10/14) and finished with five tackles.
• Started at defensive tackle at Tennessee (10/28) and totaled three tackles and his first career NFL sack in the first quarter when he brought down Matt Hasselbeck.
2011 (COLTS):
• Saw action in five games during his rookie season and recorded 19 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defensed.
• Placed on Injured Reserve on December 6 with a back injury.
• Made his NFL debut at Houston (9/11) and compiled four solo tackles.
• Tallied six tackles (one solo), one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry against Cleveland (9/18).
• Finished with three tackles and one pass defensed at Tampa Bay (10/3).
COLLEGE:
• A four-year performer who started 18-of-45 career games at defensive tackle for LSU.
• Totaled 139 career tackles (75 solo), 31.5 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, five passes defensed, eight quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.
• Started 13 games as a senior and totaled 56 tackles (30 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception.
• Was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week on four occasions.
• Was a first-team All-America pick by CBSSports.com, a second-team choice by The Associated Press, Walter Camp and Rivals.com.
• Named a first-team All-SEC selection by The Associated Press and conference coaches.
• Holds a degree in general studies.
PERSONAL:
• Attended John Ehret High School in Marrero, La.
• Was the eighth-ranked defensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com and was a top prospect in the state.
• Named a Class 5-A first-team all-state selection with 72 tackles, 18.0 sacks, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Totaled 80 tackles and 8.0 sacks as a junior.
• Read to elementary students as a part of the Colts Day in Schools event.
• Served meals to homeless men at Wheeler Mission as part of teammate Antoine Bethea’s Safe Coverage Foundation visit.
• Was a volunteer shopper for the Colts Care Holiday Shopping event hosted by teammate Cory Redding.
• Born in Thibodeaux, La.
• Pronounced NEVV-iss.
GP/GS (Postseason): 14/3 (0/0)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• Originally selected by the Colts in the third round (87th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
2012 (COLTS):
• Played in nine games (three starts) and recorded 20 tackles (eight solo) and his first career sack.
• Placed on Injured Reserve on November 12, 2012.
• Participated at defensive tackle against Minnesota (9/16) and compiled three tackles.
• Made his first start of the season at defensive tackle against the New York Jets (10/14) and finished with five tackles.
• Started at defensive tackle at Tennessee (10/28) and totaled three tackles and his first career NFL sack in the first quarter when he brought down Matt Hasselbeck.
2011 (COLTS):
• Saw action in five games during his rookie season and recorded 19 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defensed.
• Placed on Injured Reserve on December 6 with a back injury.
• Made his NFL debut at Houston (9/11) and compiled four solo tackles.
• Tallied six tackles (one solo), one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry against Cleveland (9/18).
• Finished with three tackles and one pass defensed at Tampa Bay (10/3).
COLLEGE:
• A four-year performer who started 18-of-45 career games at defensive tackle for LSU.
• Totaled 139 career tackles (75 solo), 31.5 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, five passes defensed, eight quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.
• Started 13 games as a senior and totaled 56 tackles (30 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception.
• Was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week on four occasions.
• Was a first-team All-America pick by CBSSports.com, a second-team choice by The Associated Press, Walter Camp and Rivals.com.
• Named a first-team All-SEC selection by The Associated Press and conference coaches.
• Holds a degree in general studies.
PERSONAL:
• Attended John Ehret High School in Marrero, La.
• Was the eighth-ranked defensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com and was a top prospect in the state.
• Named a Class 5-A first-team all-state selection with 72 tackles, 18.0 sacks, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
• Totaled 80 tackles and 8.0 sacks as a junior.
• Read to elementary students as a part of the Colts Day in Schools event.
• Served meals to homeless men at Wheeler Mission as part of teammate Antoine Bethea’s Safe Coverage Foundation visit.
• Was a volunteer shopper for the Colts Care Holiday Shopping event hosted by teammate Cory Redding.
• Born in Thibodeaux, La.
• Pronounced NEVV-iss.
GP/GS (Postseason): 14/3 (0/0)
