- Mike Devlin (American football)
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Mike Devlin Date of birth: November 16, 1969 Place of birth: Blacksburg, VA Career information Position(s): Offensive lineman College: Iowa NFL Draft: 1993 / Round: 5 / Pick 136 Organizations As player: 1993-1995
1996-1999Buffalo Bills
Arizona CardinalsPlaying stats at DatabaseFootball.com Michael R. Devlin (born November 16, 1969 in Blacksburg, Virginia) is a former professional American football player and currently an assistant coach with the New York Jets of the National Football League.
High school years
Devlin attended Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey and was a letterman in football.
Professional career
Michael C. Devlin was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft after playing college football as an interior lineman with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He played 58 career games over a span of seven years in the NFL. During his three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, he played on special teams and at center and guard, backed up All-Pro Kent Hull, and made an appearance in Super Bowl XXVIII. On March 8, 1996, Devlin signed with the Arizona Cardinals. During his time there, he was part of the starting lineup at center in all but two of twenty-six games.
Devlin retired from playing after the 1999 season. The following year, he became a quality control coach for the offensive component of the Cardinals, before becoming an assistant offensive lineman coach. During the 2004-2005 seasons, Devlin served as offensive line coach for the Toledo Rockets. In 2006, Devlin became an assistant coach with the New York Jets.
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