Jared Jay DeVries /dɪˈvriːz/ (born June 11, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive end.
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 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.
[1] As a rookie DeVries played in just two games, due to a foot injury suffered during training camp.
In 2001, he started the season on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list while recovering from a blood clot suffered during an off-season workout.
Took part for fourth-straight year in the 2007 Lions Pet Calendar that helps to raise money for the Dearborn Animal Shelter.
His son, Jaylen, is currently a sophomore quarterback for the Southern Illinois University Salukis football team.
Jared's older brother, Darian DeVries, is the head coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers basketball team.