Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Drake Nevis
Defensive Tackle
He continued an LSU defensive line tradition by being named All-American while leading the tigers to an 11-2 mark in 2010. An All-SEC pick as a senior, he anchored an LSU defense that ranked among the nation's best. He became the fifth LSU defensive tackle since 2001 to earn All-American honors. He was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by Indianapolis.
2010
Erected by Area Wholesale Tire & Associates.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 30° 24.67′ N, 91° 11.088′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greedy Williams (here, next to this marker); Leonard Fournette (here, next to this marker); Ali Highsmith (here, next to this marker); Joe Burrow (here, next to this marker); Craig Steltz (here, next to this marker); Josh Jasper (here, next to this marker); Ja'Marr Chase (here, next to this marker); Jalen Mills (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on the James P. Hardy & Family Recognition Wall. This wall features LSU All-Americans from the 21th Century.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2017.