Height 1.91 m Weight: 255 lb (116 kg) | College: Brown Siblings Nichole Develin Name James Develin | |
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Date of birth: (1988-07-23) July 23, 1988 (age 27) Place of birth: West Chester, Pennsylvania Parents Jim Develin, Donna Develin Similar People Ryan Allen, Aaron Dobson, Jerod Mayo, Nate Solder, Jamie Collins Profiles | ||
Interview with james develin october 20 2014
James Rittenhouse Develin, Jr. (born July 23, 1988) is an American football fullback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Brown University as a defensive end. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League (AFL). He also played for the NFL Cincinnati Bengals and for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL).
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- Interview with james develin october 20 2014
- News patriots fullback james develin has broken leg
- High school career
- College career
- Professional career
- Cincinnati Bengals
- New England Patriots
- Personal life
- References
News patriots fullback james develin has broken leg
High school career
Develin attended Boyertown Area Senior High School where he lettered in both football and lacrosse. While there, he was named a football team captain, team Most Valuable Player (MVP), First team All-Area, First team All-Pac and All-Berks County. He was chosen to play in the Berks County All-star game as well as the NationalAllStars.com Bowl. He was named a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete. He was awarded the Warren O. Fry Memorial Award as well as the Tall Cedars Football Scholar-Athlete Award.
College career
Develin attended Brown University, where he majored in engineering and played defensive line on the Brown Bears football team.
As a freshman in 2006, he appeared in eight games. He recorded 12 tackles (six solo) and one sack. In 2007, as a sophomore, he recorded 50 tackles (28 solo), 13.5 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, three quarterback hurries, and three fumble recoveries. For the season, he was named Second team All-Ivy. As a junior, in 2008, he recorded 34 tackles, 9.5 tackles-for-loss, and three sacks. He was named Second team All-Ivy. As a senior in 2009, he recorded 53 tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, one interception, and two fumble recoveries.
Professional career
Develin originally signed with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League (AFL) and appeared in one game. He then joined the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL), where he converted from defensive line to fullback.
Cincinnati Bengals
Develin was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on November 30, 2010. He was released on September 3, 2011 and was signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent the entire 2011 season. He was released on August 31, 2012 during final roster cuts.
New England Patriots
On September 2, 2012, Develin was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 28, 2012. He made his NFL debut on December 16, 2012 playing special teams against the San Francisco 49ers. Develin was released by the Patriots on September 2, 2013 but was re-signed four days later.
In 2013, he was named the Patriots starting fullback. He appeared in all 16 games, starting six. He recorded four carries for 10 yards and one touchdown, and four receptions for 62-yards.
In 2014, Develin appeared in all 16 games, starting four. He recorded three carries for five yards, and six receptions for 43 yards. He also recorded a playoff receiving touchdown in the Patriots 45-7 drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game. The Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX by a score of 28-24 against the Seattle Seahawks. Develin recorded 1 catch for 6 yards in the Super Bowl.
On September 1, 2015, Develin was placed on season-ending injured reserve after he broke his right tibia in a pre-season game against the Carolina Panthers.
Develin re-signed with the Patriots to a one-year contract on March 7, 2016. On February 5, 2017, Develin was part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI. In the game, he appeared on ten plays on offense and ten on special teams as the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.
On March 6, 2017, Develin signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots.
Personal life
He is the son of Jim (James Sr.) and Donna Develin. He and his wife, Jennifer, have one son, James III.