#9 on our top Hawkeyes since 1990 is another Aplington native, Jared Devries.
DeVries was an All-American at Aplington-Parkersburg High School as a defensive end and fullback, racking up over 4,000 yards rushing during his prep career.
Jared was in Iowa City from 1995 to 1998. During his time in Iowa City, DeVries enjoyed a decorated career which included Sun Bowl MVP his freshman year, 3 All-Big Ten first team selections and second team All-American honor his junior year. All told, DeVries ravaged the Big Ten to the tune of 43 sacks and 79 tackles for loss, both Iowa records.
Drafted in the 3rd round by the Detroit Lions, DeVries has had his best pro seasons the past two years. In 2007 he racked up 6.5 sacks and had 3 fumble recoveries. Last year DeVries started all 10 games he played in.
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