Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Shavar Revis (born July 14, 1985) is an American former football cornerback who played in National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. A member of the New York Jets for most of his career, Revis is considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time.[1][2][3][4][5] Due to his prowess and ability to shut down the best receiver of opposing teams, his spot on the field was nicknamed "Revis Island".[6]
No. 24
July 14, 1985
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
198 lb (90 kg)
Aliquippa (PA)
Pittsburgh (2004–2006)
2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
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Revis played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected in the first round in the 2007 NFL draft by the Jets, where he spent eight non-consecutive seasons. He also played one season each for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. During his career, he was named to seven Pro Bowls and four-time first-team All-Pros and won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
High school career[edit]
Revis attended Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. His high school accolades included Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2003 Player of the Year, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2003 WPIAL Class AA Player of the Year, and 2003 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22”.
In the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AA State Championship football game, he led Aliquippa to a come-from-behind 32–27 win over Northern Lehigh by scoring five touchdowns, including three rushing touchdowns, a punt return, and the return of a blocked Northern Lehigh field goal attempt. He also completed a 39-yard pass, had a reception, and an interception in the game.[7]
In his junior and senior years of high school, Revis led Aliquippa to Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) basketball championships, leading the team in scoring both years, culminating with a 25.2 PPG average his senior season. He also had the most interceptions out of any cornerback in high school. In track & field, Revis ran on the Quips' WPIAL Class AA champion 4 × 100 metres relay team that placed third at the state championships.[8]
Professional career[edit]
2007 NFL Draft[edit]
On January 10, 2007, Revis announced he would forgo his senior year at Pittsburgh to enter the 2007 NFL draft.[10] He was considered one of the top three cornerbacks available, along with Leon Hall of Michigan and Aaron Ross of Texas,[11] and was one of 30 drafted.[12] He received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine however, he participated in meetings with NFL teams but was unable to show his skills during drills due to suffering a strained hamstring.[13] Revis impressed scouts at Pittsburgh's Pro Day, impressing them with his 40-yard dash, a main concern scouts had prior to him completing the test.[13] Teryl Austin, the Arizona Cardinals' defensive backs coach at the time stated, "nobody went away disappointed."[13] Revis was touted by ESPN analyst Len Pasquarelli as having "terrific coverage techniques".[14]
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