Neville Hewitt (American football)


Neville Hewitt is an American football inside linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football at Marshall University, where he was a safety and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

2015

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

2016

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. A week later, Hewitt recorded a career-high nine tackles against the Buffalo Bills. He made five tackles in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2017

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

New York Jets

2018

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

2019

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

2020

On March 25, 2020, Hewitt re-signed with the Jets.