Neville Gallimore facts for kids

Neville Gallimore (born January 17, 1997) is a Canadian professional football player. He plays as a nose tackle for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. The Dallas Cowboys picked him in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Neville Gallimore's parents were born in Jamaica. He grew up in Canada and first went to St. Patrick's High School in Ottawa. There, he played as a defensive tackle, which is a player who tries to stop the other team's offense.

He later moved to the Canada Prep Academy in Welland, Ontario. This school helped him travel to the United States. He got to play against some of the best high school football teams there.

In 2015, Neville was the first Canadian player asked to join the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. This is a special game for top high school players. He couldn't play because of a knee injury. He received many offers from U.S. colleges. He chose to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.

College Football Career

Neville started his college journey at Oklahoma in 2015. He took a "redshirt" year, which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his playing eligibility.

Freshman and Sophomore Years

In 2016, as a freshman, he played in all 13 games. He started six of those games. He made 40 tackles and had one sack. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent with the ball. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback.

As a sophomore in 2017, he played in 12 games. He started the first five games. He missed two games because of an injury. He recorded 28 tackles and one sack that season. He had his best game against Tulane University, making 9 tackles.

Junior and Senior Years

In 2018, as a junior, he started 13 games. He made 50 tackles and 3 sacks. He also forced two fumbles. A forced fumble is when a player knocks the ball out of an opponent's hands. He helped his team win the Big 12 Championship game.

As a senior in 2019, he started 14 games. He had 30 tackles and 4 sacks. He also forced two more fumbles. He finished his college career with 148 tackles and 9 sacks. He also played in the College Football Playoff three times.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Neville's college stats:

Professional Football Career

Neville Gallimore was a top player coming out of college. He was highly rated by both the NFL and CFL.

Dallas Cowboys (2020–2023)

The Dallas Cowboys picked Neville in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. He was the 82nd player chosen overall. The Saskatchewan Roughriders also picked him in the 2020 CFL Draft.

In his first NFL season (2020), he started playing more after some teammates got injured. He became a starter at defensive tackle. He had a great game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, helping to stop their running game. He finished the season with 26 tackles and 0.5 sacks.

In 2021, Neville got a serious elbow injury during a preseason game. He was placed on injured reserve and missed most of the season. He returned for the last few games. He started 4 games and had 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

In 2022, he played in 16 games but only started one. He recorded 33 tackles and one sack. In 2023, he played in all 17 games as a backup player. He had 15 tackles and one sack.

Miami Dolphins (2024)

On March 15, 2024, Neville signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was released by the team on August 27, 2024.

Los Angeles Rams (2024)

The very next day, on August 28, 2024, Neville signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He played in 14 games for them and started four. In the playoffs, he had 1.5 sacks against the Minnesota Vikings. He also recorded two sacks and a safety against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Indianapolis Colts (2025–present)

On March 12, 2025, Neville Gallimore signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He is currently playing for them.

Personal Life

Neville Gallimore got engaged on June 26, 2022. He married Chelsie Stevens on March 11, 2023.