He played for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) from 2007 to 2012, and then the Kansas City Chiefs from 2013 to 2015.

He signed as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2007, and won a roster spot over veterans Bobby Hamilton and Kimo Von Oelhoffen.

In only his second career playoff game DeVito took down Philip Rivers to record his first full sack in a victory over the San Diego Chargers.

Prior to the injury to nose tackle Kris Jenkins, DeVito was named the starter on defense and has received constant praise from head coach Rex Ryan alongside teammate Sione Pouha.

DeVito received very high praise from ESPN.com's Jets insider Rich Cimini and was cited as "the most under-appreciated player on the team" as well as being regarded as a "keeper, for sure".

In Week 1, DeVito forced a Tony Romo fumble in the fourth quarter, helping to secure an opening-week Jets victory.

On March 12, 2013 DeVito signed a three-year deal worth $12.6 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.

[5] Following a torn Achilles tendon suffered in a week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans in 2014, DeVito was placed on injured reserve ending his season.