Hall of Fame New York Jets cornerback whose shutdown coverage was so dominant that opposing teams simply refused to throw to his side, earning him the nickname 'Revis Island'.
Darrelle Revis is one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history, known for his ability to completely neutralise opposing wide receivers and remove entire sides of the field from the game — a concept that became known as 'Revis Island.' His combination of elite footwork, hand technique, and ball-hawking instincts made him the most feared defensive back of his era. He earned four first-team All-Pro selections and won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 2023
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2023
- Super Bowl XLIX Champion
- Pro Bowl 8x
- All-Pro 6x
- Revis Island — iconic man coverage era
Career Journey
Timeline
1979
👶 Born in Aliquippa, USA
2017
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ New York Jets
🏟️ New England Patriots
🏟️ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
🏆 Hall of Fame 2023
🏆 Super Bowl XLIX Champion
🏆 Pro Bowl 8x
🏆 All-Pro 6x
🏆 Revis Island — iconic man coverage era