Neville Hewitt
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Hewitt with the New York Jets in 2018.
No. 43 – Houston Texans
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-06) April 6, 1993
Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockdale County
(Conyers, Georgia)
College:Marshall
Undrafted:2015
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • C-USA Defensive Player of the Year (2014)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2022
Total tackles:418
Sacks:7.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Neville Hewitt (born April 6, 1993) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marshall, where he was a safety and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

College career

Hewitt spent the first 2 years of his college football career at the junior college level, playing for Georgia Military College. In 2012, he recorded 65 tackles, five tackles for loss and five pass breakups for Georgia Military.

He then transferred to Marshall where he spent 2 years playing for the Herd. While at Marshall, he posted 208 tackles, including 16.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, with two interceptions, four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+3⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		 231 lb
(105 kg)		 31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		4.69 s1.65 s2.68 s4.65 s7.14 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
All values from Pro Day[1]

Miami Dolphins

On May 2, 2015, Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft.[2] He made his NFL debut on September 13, 2015, against the Washington Redskins.[3] On November 22, he made first career start against the Dallas Cowboys and posted his first career interception.[4] On January 3, 2016, Hewitt made a season-high six tackles one pass breakup against the New England Patriots.[5] He finished his rookie season with 39 tackles and an interception.[6]

On December 4, 2016, Hewitt recorded his first-career fumble recovery against the Baltimore Ravens. On December 17, he made his first-career sack against the New York Jets.[7] A week later, Hewitt recorded a career-high nine tackles against the Buffalo Bills.[8] He made five tackles in the AFC wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9]

On September 2, 2017, Hewitt was waived by the Dolphins.[10] On October 9, 2017, he was re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2017.[12]

New York Jets

On March 28, 2018, Hewitt signed one-year contract with the Jets.[13] He played in 16 games with four starts, recording 39 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Hewitt in a game against the Washington Redskins

On March 13, 2019, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.[14] In week 1 against the Bills, Hewitt intercepted Josh Allen once as the Jets lost 17–16.[15] In week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. Hewitt recorded 8 tackles and sacked Baker Mayfield once in the 23–3 loss.[16] In week 11 against the Redskins, Hewitt intercepted a pass thrown by Dwayne Haskins in the 34–17 win.[17]

On March 25, 2020, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.[18] He started all 16 games in 2020, leading the team with a career-high 134 tackles, along with 2.0 sacks, four passes defensed, and one interception.

Houston Texans

Hewitt signed with the Houston Texans on May 7, 2021.[19] He played in all 17 games with five starts, recording 60 tackles.

On March 30, 2022, Hewitt re-signed with the Texans.[20]

On May 8, 2023, Hewitt re-signed with the Texans.[21]

References

  1. ↑ "Neville Hewitt, Marshall, OLB, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Nate (May 12, 2015). "Dolphins' undrafted linebackers have sights set on earning a roster spot". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ Beasley, Adam (September 13, 2015). "Miami Dolphins tight end Dion Sims sustains concussion on failed catch". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  4. ↑ Abramson, Andrew (November 23, 2015). "Dolphins' DeVante Parker, Jay Ajayi needs more snaps down the stretch". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  5. ↑ Miller, Brian (January 3, 2016). "Dolphins Neville Hewitt breaks out". Phin Phanatic. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Neville Hewitt". NFL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  7. ↑ Hyde, Dave (December 18, 2016). "Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' win over Jets". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  8. ↑ Habib, Hal (June 28, 2017). "Is the time now for Miami Dolphins LB Neville Hewitt?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Wild Card - Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 8th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
  11. ↑ Kelly, Omar (October 9, 2017). "Dolphins sign linebacker Neville Hewitt to practice squad". Sun-Sentinel.com.
  12. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Promote Hewitt". MiamiDolphins.com. November 22, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Report: Jets sign free agent LB Neville Hewitt to one-year deal". USAToday.com. March 28, 2018.
  14. ↑ Gantt, Darin (March 13, 2019). "Jets re-sign linebacker Neville Hewitt". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  15. ↑ "Allen, Bills overcome 16-point deficit, stun Jets 17-16". www.espn.com. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3". www.espn.com. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17". www.espn.com. November 17, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  18. ↑ Lange, Randy (March 25, 2020). "LB Neville 'Next Man Up' Hewitt Re-Signs with Jets". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-7-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-30-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. March 30, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-8-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. May 8, 2023.
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