Jared DeVries is a former college and pro football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. DeVries was born in Aplington, Iowa and attended Aplington-Parkersburg High School, where he was an all-state selection as a senior and junior, and a high school All-American and All-Midwest pick as a senior at defensive end in 1993. He also played as a fullback and gained over 4,000 yards. He played college football for the University of Iowa from 1995 to 1998 where he earned All-American honors and set the Hawkeyes’ team record for career quarterback sacks with 43 and tackles-for-loss with 79. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and played his entire professional career for the Lions. He is currently an assistant coach for the Clear Lake High School high school football team.
