NFL Champion's Lasting Legacy
Former NFL Super Bowl Champion Jordan Devey, 38, Dies; Remembered for Youth Coaching
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A GoFundMe campaign to support the Devey family had a goal of $200,000, and by the time of reporting had raised about $52,387 to help ease mounting expenses.
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In Utah, Devey was a tuba player and marching-band member at American Fork High School and performed in President George W. Bush’s Inaugural Parade in 2005, before later overcoming Osgood-Schlatter knee issues that stalled his football career.
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He went undrafted in 2013 but carved out an eight-year NFL career with the Ravens, Patriots, Chiefs, Raiders and Bills, appearing in 45 regular-season and playoff games and earning a 2014 Patriots Super Bowl ring.
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After the NFL, Devey moved to Eagle, Idaho, where he volunteered as a coach and mentor at Eagle High School, continuing his commitment to youth football.
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Eagle High School memorialized Devey with posts praising his lasting impact on youth sports, including a message about his legacy: 'There are people who leave a legacy far greater than wins and losses'.
Jordan Devey, a former NFL guard who earned a Super Bowl ring with the 2014 New England Patriots, has died by suicide at age 38, according to Daily Mail and New York Post. His wife, Lindsey, announced his death in an emotional Instagram post, describing the grief of losing her husband and the weight now placed on their four children.
Devey played for five NFL teams — the Ravens, Patriots, Chiefs, Raiders, and Bills — appearing in 45 regular-season and playoff games over his career. After football, he moved to Eagle, Idaho, where he coached and mentored youth players at Eagle High School.
From Tuba Player to Super Bowl Champion
Devey grew up in Utah, where he played tuba in the marching band at American Fork High School, according to Pats Pulpit. He even performed in President George W. Bush's Inaugural Parade in 2005. Football was not always his focus. He dealt with Osgood-Schlatter disease, a painful knee condition, that slowed his path to the sport.
He later served a two-year mission in Costa Rica before enrolling at Snow College and then the University of Memphis, per Yahoo Sports. The NFL bypassed him entirely in the 2013 draft. Still, he carved out an eight-year professional career with five teams, capping it with a Super Bowl ring alongside the Patriots in 2014.
A Mentor and Coach Who Shaped Young Players
After his NFL career ended, Devey did not walk away from football. He moved to Eagle, Idaho, and volunteered at Eagle High School as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach earlier this year. Families and players praised him for his dedication, according to Daily Mail.
Eagle High School honored him publicly after his death. The school posted a tribute that read: 'There are people who leave a legacy far greater than wins and losses.' His work with young athletes left a deep mark on the local community.
Family Left Behind With Growing Financial Strain
Devey is survived by Lindsey and their four children. His wife shared messages of love and grief publicly after his death. The family is now facing mounting financial and emotional pressure, according to CA Yahoo Sports.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help the family, with a goal of $200,000. As of reporting, it had raised about $52,387. Supporters from across the football community contributed, citing Devey's character and service to others.
Community Remembers a Life Defined by Service
Those who knew Devey described a man who gave more than he took. He went from performing in a presidential parade as a teenager to winning a Super Bowl ring as a long shot undrafted lineman. He then chose to spend his post-NFL years coaching kids rather than chasing the spotlight.
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