2022 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 47 Days (JH Tevis)

Written by: Sammy Jacobs

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The Hoosier Huddle Countdown continues on and today we look at one of the newest Hoosiers to join the program from the transfer portal in defensive lineman JH Tevis. We are 47 days away from the Hoosiers kicking off the 2022 season against the Illini.

JH Tevis (Redshirt Senior)

Hometown: Piedmont, CA

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 281 Pounds

Position: Defensive Line

Tevis comes to IU via the University of California as a graduate transfer. At Cal, Tevis played in 20 games and made 60 tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss. In 2021, Tevis made 12 starts for the Bears and earned Honorable mention All-Pac-12.

His impact was noticed right off the bat in spring practice by new defensive line coach Paul Randolph.

“His work ethic is off the chart. He loves playing football. That's evident when you see him in practice every day. His thing is, I am going to be high energy, practice hard, work hard and show you how we do things." Randolph gushed.

Tevis is a fan of the defense IU runs as well.

“As a defensive scheme," Tevis said,"we're really aggressive. I like that style, I like going after big plays.”

The Hoosiers will need those big plays from the veteran transfer. But his leadership on the field may be a big factor as well.

“"It's his maturity. He has played a lot of football. It's his knowledge off the field. The way he carries himself as a leader.
 
"He has been leading long enough where he understands when it is time to get on his teammates, but also when it is time to build them back up. He does a tremendous job of fitting into the group, and then exercising leadership within the group. I am really pleased with that." Randolph added.