Nevelle Clarke

Nevelle Clarke (born November 16, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at UCF. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Early life Clarke played wide receiver, cornerback, safety, and returner at J. P. Taravella High School.

College career As a redshirt freshman, Clarke was named to the 2016–17 American All-Academic Team after recording fifteen tackles and two pass breakups.

In his redshirt junior season, he was named to the All-ACC First-team after recording forty-six total tackles, thirteen pass breakups, and two interceptions.

Clarke played in the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl on January 18, 2020.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings Clarke signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020. He was placed on the active/non-football injury list at the start of training camp on July 28, and moved back to the active roster three days later. Clarke was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts on September 5.

New Orleans Breakers Clarke signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League on April 1, 2022. He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 12 with a hamstring injury. Clarke was released from his contract on August 14, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.

Pittsburgh Steelers Clarke signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 15, 2023. On August 26, Clarke was released by the Steelers.

Birmingham Stallions Clarke signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on November 2, 2023. He re-signed with the team on August 27, 2024. Davis was re-signed by Birmingham on May 19, 2025.

St. Louis Battlehawks Clarke was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks as part of the 2026 UFL draft.

Personal life Clarke was born in Miami, Florida, to Norman Clarke and Regina Boston.