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Darrelle Revis

Revis in 2010
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1985-07-14) July 14, 1985 (age 39) Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Aliquippa (PA)
College:	Pittsburgh (2004–2006)
NFL Draft:	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
New York Jets (2007–2012) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013) New England Patriots (2014) New York Jets (2015–2016) Kansas City Chiefs (2017)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLIX) 4× First-team All-Pro (2009–2011, 2014) 7× Pro Bowl (2008–2011, 2013–2015) NFL 2010s All-Decade Team PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007) New York Jets Ring of Honor 2× First-team All-Big East (2005, 2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 497 Interceptions: 29 Pass deflections: 139
Player stats at PFR
Pro Football Hall of Fame

Darrelle Shavar Revis (born July 14, 1985) is a former American football player. He was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Many people think Revis is one of the best cornerbacks ever.

He played for the New York Jets for most of his career. Because he was so good at stopping the best players on other teams, his part of the field was called "Revis Island". This meant that no one could catch a pass when he was covering them!

Revis played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Jets picked him in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs. During his career, he went to seven Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro four times. He won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots. In 2023, he was added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Early Life and High School Sports

Darrelle Revis grew up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He went to Aliquippa High School. He was a star athlete in high school. In 2003, he was named Player of the Year by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He also won the WPIAL Class AA Player of the Year award from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

In a big state championship football game, he helped his team win 32–27. He scored five touchdowns in that game! He ran for three touchdowns, returned a punt for another, and even returned a blocked field goal for a score. He also threw a pass, caught a pass, and made an interception.

Revis was also a great basketball player. In his junior and senior years, he led his high school team to championships. He was the top scorer on the team both years. He was also excellent in track & field. He was part of a relay team that won a WPIAL championship.

College Football Career

Revis went to the University of Pittsburgh and played for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team. In his first year (2004), he was named a first-team freshman All-American. He played in almost all games and started most of them. He made 49 tackles and broke up 12 passes. He also had two interceptions. One important interception helped his team win against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

In his second year (2005), Revis continued to play well. He was named first-team All-Big East. He led his team with four interceptions. He also returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats. He even blocked a field goal that was returned for a score.

His last year at Pitt (2006) was when he became famous across the country. He was considered for major awards like the Jim Thorpe Award. He scored touchdowns by returning interceptions against the Virginia Cavaliers and Cincinnati.

In a big game against West Virginia in 2006, Revis had an amazing 73-yard punt return for a touchdown. He broke many tackles on his way to the end zone. This play was so good that it was nominated for "Best Play" at the 2007 ESPY Awards. It was voted the best College Football Play of the Year.

College Awards and Honors

• Sporting News First-team Freshman All-American (2004)
• Rivals.com Second-team Freshman All-American (2004)
• First-team All-Big East (2005, 2006)
• Rivals.com Third-team All-American (2006)
• Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist (2006)
• ESPN College Football Play of the Year (2006)

Professional Football Career

Getting Ready for the NFL Draft

On January 10, 2007, Revis decided to leave college early to enter the 2007 NFL draft. Many experts thought he was one of the top three cornerbacks available. He went to the NFL Scouting Combine but couldn't do all the drills because of a hamstring injury. However, he impressed scouts at Pittsburgh's "Pro Day" with his speed. Scouts were very impressed by his "terrific coverage techniques."

New York Jets (First Time)

The New York Jets were very impressed with Revis. They traded up in the draft to pick him at 14th overall. This showed how much they wanted him on their team.

Revis missed some of the team's training camp while his agents worked out his contract. On August 15, 2007, he signed a five-year contract worth about $36 million.

Rookie Season (2007)

Jets coach Eric Mangini expected Revis to play right away. He thought Revis was as talented as Ty Law, another great cornerback. Revis played his first preseason game on August 25, 2007. He made five tackles and defended one pass. He was named the starting cornerback for the Jets. He was the first rookie cornerback for the Jets to start since 1996.

In his first regular season game, he played well against the New England Patriots. He got his first interception in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Revis played better and better throughout the season. He started all 16 games. He finished his rookie year with 87 tackles and 3 interceptions. He was named to the PFWA 2007 All-Rookie Team.

2008 Season

Revis in 2008 wearing a NY Jets throwback uniform.

In the first game of the 2008 season, Revis made a game-winning interception against the Miami Dolphins. A week later, he held star receiver Randy Moss to only two catches. The next week, he intercepted two passes against the Arizona Cardinals. One of these he returned 32 yards for his first NFL touchdown!

Revis was chosen for the 2009 Pro Bowl for his great play. In the Pro Bowl, he made an amazing one-handed interception.

2009 Season

Many people started to call Revis the "best" cornerback in the NFL. He was compared to famous players like Deion Sanders. In Week 1, he limited Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans to only 35 yards. He also played great against Randy Moss again, holding him to very few yards. He even intercepted a pass from Tom Brady.

Jets coach Rex Ryan often said that Revis was the best cornerback he had ever worked with. Revis earned a Pro Bowl spot and gained a lot of respect. In the last game of the regular season, he completely shut down Chad Ochocinco of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets won 37–0 and made the playoffs.

In the playoffs, the Jets played the Bengals again. Revis again stopped Ochocinco, holding him to only two catches and getting an interception. In the next round, the Jets beat the San Diego Chargers. Revis made a diving interception that changed the game. This win sent the Jets to the AFC Championship game, but they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

2010 Season

Revis missed some training camp because he was waiting for a new contract. On September 5, he signed a four-year deal worth $32 million.

He got a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Patriots and missed two weeks. He came back later in the season. The Jets made it to the playoffs again. Revis played a key role in their wins against the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship. Revis finished the year with 32 tackles.

Revis with the Jets in 2011.

2011 Season

The Jets started their 2011 season against the Dallas Cowboys. In the final minutes, Revis intercepted a pass from Tony Romo. This play set up the game-winning field goal for the Jets. In Week 6, he made an amazing 100-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. This tied the longest interception return in Jets history!

He had another interception later in that same game. The Jets won 24–6. The next week, he had another important interception against the San Diego Chargers. The Jets won that game too. Revis ended the year with 52 tackles and 4 interceptions. He was chosen for his fourth Pro Bowl.

2012 Season

Revis started the 2012 season strong. In the first game against the Buffalo Bills, he intercepted a pass that led to a Jets touchdown. However, in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, he suffered a serious knee injury. An MRI showed he had a torn ACL, which meant he would miss the rest of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 21, 2013, Revis was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed a huge 6-year contract worth $96 million. This made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at the time.

He played his first game with the Buccaneers on September 8, 2013, against his old team, the New York Jets. He got his first interception as a Buccaneer on September 29. He was chosen for his fifth Pro Bowl that season. He finished his only season with Tampa Bay with 50 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Even though Revis had a great season, his playing style didn't fit the Buccaneers' new defense. So, on March 12, 2014, the Buccaneers released him.

New England Patriots

Revis with the Patriots in 2014.

Right after being released, Revis signed a 1-year contract with the New England Patriots. In his only season with the Patriots, he had 47 tackles and 2 interceptions. He was named to the Pro Bowl again, his sixth time. He also made the first-team All-Pro team. The Patriots had a great season, finishing 12–4.

In the playoffs, Revis helped the Patriots win against the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts. He even had an interception against Andrew Luck in the AFC Championship game.

This led Revis to his first Super Bowl. The Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. The Patriots won 28–24! Revis made a sack and a tackle in the game.

After the season, the Patriots did not keep Revis for another year.

New York Jets (Second Time)

The Jets signed Revis again on March 10, 2015. He signed a five-year contract worth $70 million. He played 14 games in 2015, with 39 tackles and five interceptions. He was named to his seventh Pro Bowl.

The 2016 season was not his best. He played 15 games with 53 tackles and one interception. On February 28, 2017, the Jets announced they would release Revis.

Revis in his first game with the Chiefs on December 3, 2017

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 22, 2017, Revis signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He only played six games for the team. On February 8, 2018, the Chiefs released him.

Retirement

On July 18, 2018, Darrelle Revis announced that he was retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. The New York Jets held a special celebration for him on July 24. They even made a small "Revis Island" to honor him!

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Postseason

New York Jets franchise records

• Longest interception return for a touchdown (100 yards, vs Miami Dolphins October 17, 2011, tied)
• Most career passes defended (112)

Personal Life

Revis with former NFL linebacker Tedy Bruschi

Darrelle Revis is the nephew of former NFL defensive tackle Sean Gilbert. Darrelle has a daughter and a son. In December 2012, Darrelle released his own shoe, the Nike Zoom Revis. Revis was a friend of Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller. Revis is also the cousin of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead.

Images for kids

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  Revis in 2010

See also

In Spanish: Darrelle Revis para niños