Jordan Devey

Jordan Devey
Devey with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017
No. 65, 68
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born(1988-01-11)January 11, 1988
American Fork, Utah, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 2026(2026-07-21) (aged 38)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High schoolAmerican Fork
College
NFL draft2013: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played44
Games started21
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Devey (January 11, 1988 – July 21, 2026) was an American professional football guard who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers, receiving second-team All-C-USA honors in 2012. Devey began his NFL career in 2013 as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots, where he spent his first two seasons and was a member of the team that won Super Bowl XLIX. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and Buffalo Bills.

Early life

Devey suffered from Osgood–Schlatter disease from playing football in junior high school, and did not play in high school. He later recovered.[1]

He played the tuba in the American Fork High School band and played on the baseball team. Despite qualifying for several music scholarships, he served a mission in Costa Rica for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for two years.[1]

College career

Devey attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where played several positions on the football team. He transferred to the University of Memphis, playing at right tackle, right guard and left tackle. He received the DeAngelo Williams Most Valuable Player Award.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6+5⁄8 in
(2.00 m)		317 lb
(144 kg)		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		5.25 s1.85 s3.05 s4.57 s7.91 s24.0 in
(0.61 m)		8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2][3]

Baltimore Ravens

On April 27, 2013, Devey signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.[4]

New England Patriots

On September 5, 2013, Devey was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad after an off-season stint.[5] He spent the 2014 preseason seeing action at center, guard and tackle. In the 2014 season, Devey was promoted to the active roster. In the regular season, Devey started six games at guard. The Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX after they defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24.

San Francisco 49ers

On August 18, 2015, Devey was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for tight end Asante Cleveland. On March 8, 2016, 49ers decided to tender a one-year contract to Devey.[6] On May 6, the 49ers waived Devey.

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 9, 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs claimed Devey off waivers from the 49ers.[7] On September 4, he was waived by the Chiefs and re–signed to the practice squad the following day.[8][9] Devey was elevated to the active roster on September 17. He was released by the Chiefs on November 5, and was re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[10][11]

Devey signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on January 19, 2017.[12] He was released once more on September 7.[13] Devey was re-signed by Kansas City on September 9.[14]

On March 16, 2018, Devey re-signed with the Chiefs.[15] He played in the first seven games, starting two at guard and center due to injuries, before being placed on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle.[16]

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

On March 21, 2019, Devey signed with the Oakland Raiders on a one-year deal.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on October 5.[18]

On April 2, 2020, Devey was re-signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] He was released by Las Vegas on September 1.[20]

Buffalo Bills

On September 9, 2020, Devey was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[21] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and January 8, 2021, for the team's Week 7 and wild card playoff games against the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[22][23] Devey was promoted to the active roster on January 12.[24]

Devey signed a one-year contract extension with the team on February 1, 2021.[25] He was released by the Bills as a part of final roster cuts on August 31.[26]

Personal life and death

In 2011, he married Lindsey Devey. They had four children together.

Jordan Devey died by suicide on July 21, 2026, at the age of 38.[27][28][29][30][31]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Memphis Tigers Bio for Jordan Devey". gotigersgo.com. Memphis, Tennessee. 2013. Archived from the original on July 20, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jordan Devey NFL Combine and Draft Prospects". NFL.com. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ "2013 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Devey College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ravens Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Patriots Re-sign FB James Develin, Add OT Jordan Devey to Practice Squad". WEEI. September 5, 2013. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014.
  6. ↑ "49ers Tender One-year Contracts to LB Michael Wilhoite and OL Jordan Devey". 49ers.com. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Chiefs claim guard, release another". KansasCity.com. May 9, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Chiefs add linebacker Ramik Wilson, three others to practice squad". KansasCity.com. September 6, 2016.
  10. ↑ Kissel, BJ (November 5, 2016). "Chiefs Sign RB Knile Davis, Plus Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ Conner, Matt (November 8, 2016). "Chiefs add QB Joel Stave, others to practice squad". ArrowheadPride.com.
  12. ↑ Roesch, Wesley (January 19, 2017). "Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". ChiefsWire.USAToday.com.
  13. ↑ Patra, Kevin (September 7, 2017). "Chiefs release C.J. Spiller for second time in a week". NFL.com.
  14. ↑ "Transactions". chiefs.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  15. ↑ "Chiefs re-sign OL Jordan Devey". USAToday.com. March 16, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Surprise! Chiefs place OL Jordan Devey and LB Terrance Smith on IR". ArrowheadPride.com. October 23, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Raiders sign OL Jordan Devey". Raiders.com. March 21, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Raiders promote Ateman and Cotton Sr.; place Devey on IR". Raiders.com. October 5, 2019.
  19. ↑ Alper, Josh (April 2, 2020). "Jordan Devey re-signs with Raiders". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  20. ↑ Alper, Josh (September 1, 2020). "Raiders part ways with five players, including Jordan Devey and Rod Smith". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Bills add Jordan Devey to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. September 9, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Bills place four players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list; four players elevated from practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. October 24, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Bills elevate Duke Williams and Jordan Devey for Saturday's Wild Card playoff game". Buffalo Bills Official Website. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  24. ↑ Lasting, Dante (January 12, 2021). "Bills add Devonta Freeman to practice squad; Jordan Devey to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Bills sign Jordan Devey to a one-year deal". Buffalo Bills. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Bills release 23 players to set the initial 2021 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2021.
  27. ↑ "Jordan Devey death details: What we know about former NFL guard's sudden passing | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. July 25, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  28. ↑ McKessy, Jack. "Jordan Devey, former Memphis football offensive lineman, dies at 38". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  29. ↑ Dulle, Brian (July 24, 2026). "Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey dies at 38, wife says". WDAF-TV. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
  30. ↑ McKessy, Jack. "Jordan Devey, member of Patriots' Super Bowl 49 title team, dead at 38". USA TODAY. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  31. ↑ Leahy, Sean (July 24, 2026). "Former NFL guard Jordan Devey dies at 38". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
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