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|currentteam=Detroit Lions |
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|currentnumber=95 |
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|currentposition =Defensive end |
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|birthdate={{birth date and age|1976|6|11}} |
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|birthplace=Aplington, Iowa |
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|weight=275 |
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|college=[[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]] |
|college =[[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]] |
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|draftyear=1999 |
|draftyear =1999 |
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|draftround=3 |
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|draftpick=70 |
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|debutyear=1999 |
|debutyear =1999 |
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|debutteam=Detroit Lions |
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* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|1999}}–present) |
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|1999}}–present) |
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* 3× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] (1996–1998) |
* 3× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] (1996–1998) |
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* Second-team [[Associated Press|AP]] [[All-America]]n (1997) |
* Second-team [[Associated Press|AP]] [[All-America]]n (1997) |
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* 2004 [[Ed Block Courage Award]] |
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|statlabel1 =[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]] |
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|statvalue1=180 |
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|statlabel2=Sacks |
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|statlabel2 =[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]] |
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|statvalue2=16.5 |
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|statlabel3=Forced fumbles |
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'''Jared Jay DeVries''' [{{IPA-en|dɨˈvriːz|pron}}] (born June 11, 1976 in {{city-state|Aplington|Iowa}}) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is currently playing 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 Hawkeyes football|Iowa]] |
'''Jared Jay DeVries''' [{{IPA-en|dɨˈvriːz|pron}}] (born June 11, 1976 in {{city-state|Aplington|Iowa}}) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is currently playing 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 Hawkeyes football|Iowa]]. |
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==High school career== |
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Devries attended [[Aplington-Parkersburg High School]] where he was a ''Blue Chip Illustrated'' All-American and All-Midwest high school pick as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]] in 1993 as well as an All-State Class 1A selection as a senior and [[Eleventh grade|junior]]. He also played as a [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] and gained over 4,000 yards. |
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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]]. |
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==College career== |
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Devries attended the [[University of Iowa]] were he holds the schools record for career [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] with 43 and tackles-for-loss with 79. As a freshamn, he started every game in 1995, recording 54 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]], 12 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss and was named [[Most Valuable Player|MVP]] of the 1995 [[Sun Bowl]] vs. [[Washington Huskies football|Washington]]. As a sophomore in 1996, he was a ''Football News'' All-American third-team pick after recording 22 tackles-for-loss tieing 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. |
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==Professional career== |
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Devries was selected by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the [[1999 NFL Draft#Round three|third round (70th overall)]] of the [[1999 NFL Draft]]. |
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As a [[rookie]] Devries played in just two games, due to a foot injury suffered during [[Training camp (National Football League)|training camp]]. He made his NFL debut against the [[Washington Redskins]] on December 5, 1999. In [[2000 Detroit Lions season|2000]] season, he recorded 35 tackles. He earned his first career start against the [[New York Giants]]. In [[2001 Detroit Lions season|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 Detroit Lions season|2002]], he recorded his first career sack, sacking [[Minnesota Vikings|Minnesota]] [[Quarterback]] [[Daunte Culpepper]] for a loss of four yards. In [[2003 Detroit Lions season|2003]], he had a career best two starts and two forced [[fumble]]s. In [[2004 Detroit Lions season|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 Detroit Lions season|2005]], he again recorded three sacks. In [[2006 Detroit Lions season|2006]] Devries started a career best nine games, recording a career high 37 tackles. He recorded his first career [[Safety (American football)|safety]] after he touched down [[New England Patriots|Patriots]] fullback [[Heath Evans]] in the [[endzone]] after Evans recorded a [[Tom Brady]] fumble. In [[2007 Detroit Lions season|2007]], Devries recorded a career high 6.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries and 54 tackles. In [[2008 Detroit Lions season|2008]], Devries started nine games and recorded 45 tackles and two sacks. In [[2009 Detroit Lions season|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Release-Veteran-DE-Jared-DeVries/9e8272e1-82d1-468a-8829-506d6e1c0579 |title=Lions Release Veteran DE Jared DeVries |date=February 23, 2010 |publisher=DetroitLions.com |accessdate=February 25, 2010}}</ref> However, they he was re-signed on April 11. |
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==Personal== |
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Devries and wife, Jamie, have two sons: Jaylen and Easton. In 2006, Devries helped purchase and shop for emergency relief supplies for [[Hurricane Katrina]] 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. |
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[[Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football players]] |
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[[Category:Detroit Lions players]] |
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[[Category:Ed Block Courage Award recipients]] |
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Jared Jay DeVries [pronounced /dɨˈvriːz/] (born June 11, 1976 in Template:City-state) is an American football defensive end who is currently playing 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.
High school career
Devries attended Aplington-Parkersburg High School 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.
College career
Devries attended the University of Iowa were he holds the schools record for career sacks with 43 and tackles-for-loss with 79. As a freshamn, 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 tieing 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.
Professional career
Devries was selected by the Detroit Lions 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 fumbles. 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.[1] However, they 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 Katrina 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.
References
- ^ "Lions Release Veteran DE Jared DeVries". DetroitLions.com. February 23, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2010.