Damien Nevil
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil rushed for 3 TDs and caught 3 passes for 100 yards and another TD in SLAM’s 34-30 victory over Truckee in the 3A state final on Tuesday. SLAM’s senior RB/DB capped off an impressive high school career with another standout performance and helped to avenge the team’s loss to Truckee in the state final a season ago. Nevil posted elite numbers over the past two seasons with over 3,000 rushing yards and 46 TDs and remains one of the top uncommitted playmakers in Nevada’s senior class.
WON THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 34-30 AGAINST TRUCKEE! I recorded 80 rushing yards 100 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 4 total touchdowns 3 rushing and 1 receiving with 4 tackles and 1 TFL! @CoachPazak @21ADyson @CoachClarkJ @CoachLynch @CoachConley66 @delanefitz pic.twitter.com/VHoIKet0Id
— Damien Nevil Damien Nevil 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH SLAM Academy | 2025 State NV (@httpdam3) November 27, 2024
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
For SLAM to make history on Tuesday they will lean on their star playmaker and senior captain Damien Nevil Damien Nevil 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH SLAM Academy | 2025 State NV . Nevil is a D1 level prospect at the RB position and has proven to be a dominant force on the ground going for well over 1,000 yards rushing this season. Nevil was key in clutch moments to bring the Bulls back to the state championship game for the third straight year. Look for Nevil to have another big game at Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday.
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Slam vs. Virgin Valley is a huge game in Nevada 3A for the 1 and 2 seed in the standings. Both programs are highly established and respected in their divisions. Nevil is the key player offensively for SLAM rushing for 900 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Video game numbers for the senior RB. If Nevil can get started on the ground early, SLAM will remain number 1 in the 3A southern league.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil rushed for 213 yards and 3 TDs on 24 carries and chipped in 5 tackles, a FF, and returned the fumble for a TD in SLAM’s 49-12 win over Spring Valley. The senior RB/DB has continued to be a bright spot in the team’s 1-3 start, rushing for 100+ yards and 1+ TDs in every game so far. Nevil’s a dynamic athlete that’s continued to prove his status as one of the top two-way players in the state.
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil is one of the top running backs in the state of Nevada and college coaches need to take a look at the elite runner. Nevil helped 3A powerhouse SLAM Academy beat 5A Spring Valley in dominating fashion with a final score of 49-12. Nevil datamined the entire game finishing with 213 yards on 24 carries and 3 touchdowns. Video game numbers for the senior.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil finished 3rd in the state in rushing yards with 1,820 and 25 TDs as a junior. The standout playmaker out of SLAM Academy has picked up traction on the D-II radar recently, generating his first pair of offers from Sioux Falls and Minnesota Duluth. He showed speed out of the backfield and the ability to make defenders miss at the second/third levels in his junior film. He’s stayed busy this offseason showing developing upside in his receiving skillset at a recent UNLV camp as well as 7v7 events. Look for Nevil’s D-I interests- particularly from UNLV- to potentially turn into an offer in the coming months.
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Read EvaluationNathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil is an elite class of 2025 RB prospect for the 3A state runner-up SLAM Academy Bulls. Nevil runs with great patience and has the ability to accelerate through the hole. Nevil shows great change of direction and strength to play RB at a high level in college. Nevil has already received a D2 offer from the University of Minnesota Duluth but will gain more attention and offers by the end of his senior campaign.
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Read EvaluationWill Becker | Prep Redzone Scout
SLAM is hungry to get on the field this weekend after losing to Truckee in the state championship game last year. Damien Nevil Damien Nevil 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH SLAM Academy | 2025 State NV is set to be a huge part of SLAM’s game plan on both sides of the ball. The versatile junior attended a UNLV game last week and I would suspect his regional recruitment heats up after the postseason ends. Damien’s next level combination of strength, burst, and top speed allows him to break tackles and rip off huge gains down the sidelines at any moment. Damien’s size, power, toughness and good leverage gets displayed punishing smaller defensive backs at the second level. Awareness in zone coverage, closing speed, and athletic ability displayed intercepting the ball suggest Damien still could be recruited as a defensive back.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil rushed 22 times for 240 yards and 3 TDs in SLAM’s 28-21 win over Virgin Valley. He’s been a major stock-riser among NV’s 2024 RBs this season showing upside in his natural speed and elusiveness. Nevil’s been a key piece of SLAM’s 9-game winning streak heading into the 3A state semifinal- he’s totaled 200+ yards and 2+ TDs in each of SLAM’s past three games. SLAM advances to the 3A state semifinal where they’ll face Elko on Saturday, 11/11 at 1pm.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Nevil’s arguably the most talented and gifted playmaker in NV’s 3A class. He possesses D-I level foot speed/quickness, is extremely fluid and elusive at the second/third levels, and can hit a second gear to break away from defenders and finish explosive plays. He’s also an active defender from his SS/OLB spot that excels in zone coverage where he can utilize his natural athleticism and ability to play in space. Nevil’s a close second in total rushing yards among 3A RBs with over 1,300 yards and 21 TDs out of the backfield and 4 INTs on defense. SLAM will face the winner of (4) Virgin Valley and (5) Democracy Prep Agassi Campus in the second round.
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