Jared DeVries
Encyclopedia
Jared Jay DeVries [dɨˈvriːz] (born June 11, 1976 in Aplington, Iowa
) is an American football
defensive end
who played for the Detroit Lions
in NFL. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions
in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Iowa
. He is currently an assistant coach for the Clear Lake, Iowa
'Loins' High School football team.
where he was a Blue Chip Illustrated All-American and All-Midwest high school pick as a senior
in 1993 as well as an All-State Class 1A selection as a senior and junior
. He also played as a fullback
and gained over 4,000 yards.
Devries is one of four players in the NFL from Aplington-Parkersburg High School, the other three being Casey Wiegmann
, Aaron Kampman
and Brad Meester
.
were he holds the schools record for career sacks
with 43 and tackles-for-loss with 79. As a freshman, he started every game in 1995, recording 54 tackles
, 12 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss and was named MVP
of the 1995 Sun Bowl
vs. Washington
. As a sophomore in 1996, he was a Football News All-American third-team pick after recording 22 tackles-for-loss tying the school's single season record. As a junior in 1997 he was named an Associated Press
and Football News All-American second-team selection as well as the team's Co-MVP after starting ever game at left defensive tackle. As a senior he was an All-Big Ten first team selection for the third straight season.
in the third round (70th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft
.
As a rookie
Devries played in just two games, due to a foot injury suffered during training camp. He made his NFL debut against the Washington Redskins
on December 5, 1999. In 2000
season, he recorded 35 tackles. He earned his first career start against the New York Giants
. In 2001
, Devries started the season on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list while recovering from a blood clot suffered during an off-season workout. In 2002
, he recorded his first career sack, sacking Minnesota
Quarterback
Daunte Culpepper
for a loss of four yards. In 2003
, he had a career best two starts and two forced fumble
s. In 2004
, Devries was a member of the Lions' "wedge" on kickoff returns, helping block for kick returner Eddie Drummond
, who finished the season the season ranked second in the NFL in kickoff returns. On the season Devries had a career high three sacks. He also received the Ed Block Courage Award
. In 2005
, he again recorded three sacks. In 2006
Devries started a career best nine games, recording a career high 37 tackles. He recorded his first career safety after he touched down Patriots
fullback Heath Evans
in the endzone after Evans recorded a Tom Brady
fumble. In 2007
, Devries recorded a career high 6.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries and 54 tackles. In 2008
, Devries started nine games and recorded 45 tackles and two sacks. In 2009
, he was placed on injured reserve
before the start of the season with a torn Achilles tendon
. After the season, on February 23, 2010 the Lions released Devries. However, he was re-signed on April 11.
victims. He also donated Lions’ home game tickets to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Our Children’s Homestead through the Lions CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. Took part for fourth-straight year in the 2007 Lions Pet Calendar that helps to raise money for the Dearborn Animal Shelter.
Aplington, Iowa
Aplington is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,054 at the 2000 census.- History :Aplington was originally Fort Aplington, a US Army outpost until the fort burnt down in 1885. By then a small town had been built nearby and, although much of the town's economy was...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
who played for the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
in NFL. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft
1999 NFL Draft
The 1999 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 17-18, 1999...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. He is currently an assistant coach for the Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,161 at the 2000 census. The city is named for the large lake on which it is located. It is the home of a number of marinas, state parks and tourism-related businesses. Clear Lake is also a major stop on Interstate...
'Loins' High School football team.
High school career
Devries attended Aplington-Parkersburg High SchoolAplington-Parkersburg High School
Aplington-Parkersburg High School is a school in Parkersburg, Iowa. On May 25, 2008, the school was destroyed by an EF5 tornado. It has since been rebuilt.-Athletics:...
where he was a Blue Chip Illustrated All-American and All-Midwest high school pick as a senior
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
in 1993 as well as an All-State Class 1A selection as a senior and junior
Eleventh grade
Eleventh Grade is the eleventh, and for some countries final, grade of secondary schools. Students are typically 16 or 17 years of age, depending on the country and the students' birthdays.-Brazil:...
. He also played as a fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
and gained over 4,000 yards.
Devries is one of four players in the NFL from Aplington-Parkersburg High School, the other three being Casey Wiegmann
Casey Wiegmann
Casey Peter Wiegmann is an American football center for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
, Aaron Kampman
Aaron Kampman
Aaron Allan Kampman is an American football defensive end and linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
and Brad Meester
Brad Meester
Bradley Ryan Meester is an American football center for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
.
College career
Devries attended the University of IowaUniversity of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
were he holds the schools record for career sacks
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
with 43 and tackles-for-loss with 79. As a freshman, he started every game in 1995, recording 54 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
, 12 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss and was named MVP
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
of the 1995 Sun Bowl
Sun Bowl
The Sun Bowl is an annual U.S. college football bowl game that is usually played at the end of December in El Paso, Texas. The Sun Bowl, along with the Sugar Bowl and the Orange Bowl are the second-oldest bowl games in the country, behind the Rose Bowl...
vs. Washington
Washington Huskies football
College football has a long history at the University of Washington. The Washington Huskies have won 15 Pacific-10 Conference championships, seven Rose Bowl titles, and three national championships. Washington's all-time record of 653-398-50 ranks 20th by all-time winning percentage and 21st by...
. As a sophomore in 1996, he was a Football News All-American third-team pick after recording 22 tackles-for-loss tying the school's single season record. As a junior in 1997 he was named an Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
and Football News All-American second-team selection as well as the team's Co-MVP after starting ever game at left defensive tackle. As a senior he was an All-Big Ten first team selection for the third straight season.
Professional career
Devries was selected by the Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
in the third round (70th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft
1999 NFL Draft
The 1999 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 17-18, 1999...
.
As a rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
Devries played in just two games, due to a foot injury suffered during training camp. He made his NFL debut against the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
on December 5, 1999. In 2000
2000 Detroit Lions season
The 2000 Detroit Lions season was the team's 71st season in the National Football League. The Lions' home attendance was 606,716 while their attendance on the road was 523,383 for a total attendance of 1,130,099. Bobby Ross resigned after the ninth game of the season and was replaced by Gary...
season, he recorded 35 tackles. He earned his first career start against the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In 2001
2001 Detroit Lions season
Marty Mornhinweg was named the twenty-first head coach in franchise history on January 21, 2001.-NFL Draft:-Staff:-Schedule:-Standings:-External links:**...
, Devries started the season on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list while recovering from a blood clot suffered during an off-season workout. In 2002
2002 Detroit Lions season
The 2002 Detroit Lions season was the 73rd season in franchise history. It was the Lions inaugural season at Ford Field.-Staff:-Schedule:-External links:***...
, he recorded his first career sack, sacking Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
Quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
for a loss of four yards. In 2003
2003 Detroit Lions season
The 2003 Detroit Lions season was the 74th season in franchise history.-Staff:-Schedule:-External links:***...
, he had a career best two starts and two forced fumble
Fumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
s. In 2004
2004 Detroit Lions season
The 2004 Detroit Lions season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–11 record in 2003.-Staff:-Final roster:-Schedule:-References:...
, Devries was a member of the Lions' "wedge" on kickoff returns, helping block for kick returner Eddie Drummond
Eddie Drummond
Edward Matthew Drummond is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently with the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
, who finished the season the season ranked second in the NFL in kickoff returns. On the season Devries had a career high three sacks. He also received the Ed Block Courage Award
Ed Block Courage Award
The Ed Block Courage Award is an annual award presented to selected players in the National Football League , who are voted by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. Named in memory of Ed Block, a well-liked humanitarian and trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the...
. In 2005
2005 Detroit Lions season
The 2005 Detroit Lions season began with the team trying to improve on their 6-10 record in 2005.-Regular season:-Schedule:-Final roster:...
, he again recorded three sacks. In 2006
2006 Detroit Lions season
The 2006 Detroit Lions season began with the team trying to improve on their 5-11 record in 2005.-Offseason:On January 19, the Lions hired Rod Marinelli as the team's new head coach. From the Tony Dungy "coaching tree", Marinelli had previously served as the defensive line coach and assistant coach...
Devries started a career best nine games, recording a career high 37 tackles. He recorded his first career safety after he touched down Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
fullback Heath Evans
Heath Evans
Bryan Heath Evans is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
in the endzone after Evans recorded a Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
fumble. In 2007
2007 Detroit Lions season
The 2007 Detroit Lions season was the 78th season for the team in the National Football League. After starting the 2007 season with a 6-2 record, the Lions lost 7 of their last 8 games. They finished with a 7-9 record for their seventh consecutive losing season...
, Devries recorded a career high 6.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries and 54 tackles. In 2008
2008 Detroit Lions season
The 2008 Detroit Lions season was the 79th season for the franchise in the National Football League. Although the Lions had a flawless preseason with a 4-0 record, the Lions became the first team in NFL history to compile an 0-16 record in regular season play. They were mathematically eliminated...
, Devries started nine games and recorded 45 tackles and two sacks. In 2009
2009 Detroit Lions season
The 2009 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 80th season overall in the National Football League. The Lions spent the whole season at the bottom of their division and finished at 2–14. The 2009 season was the first season with the Lions for new head coach Jim Schwartz, and most of his new...
, he was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
before the start of the season with a torn Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon , also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus bone.- Anatomy :The Achilles is the tendonous extension of 3 muscles in the lower leg:...
. After the season, on February 23, 2010 the Lions released Devries. However, he was re-signed on April 11.
Personal
Devries and wife, Jamie, have two sons: Jaylen and Easton. In 2006, Devries helped purchase and shop for emergency relief supplies for Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
victims. He also donated Lions’ home game tickets to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Our Children’s Homestead through the Lions CATS (Caring Athletes Ticket Service) for Kids program. Took part for fourth-straight year in the 2007 Lions Pet Calendar that helps to raise money for the Dearborn Animal Shelter.