1st Round NFL Draft Pick Devin McCourty , had all of Rockland County rooting for him last night! Born in Nanuet, NY in August of 1987, he was destined to be a star!!He attended a private school in the area, Saint Joseph Regional High School. A lot of kids in the area attend the school because of its superior sports program.
In 2004, Devin and his twin brother Jason, registered with Rutgers University in New Jersey. Devin spent the 2004 season on the scout team. In 2006, as a defensive back, he placed 10th and had 38 tackles, 23 of which were solo. In 2007, Devin took over the weak side Cornerback position, with Jason starting in the other Cornerback position. That season he finished 6th on the team with 63 tackles, 40 of which were solo!
Devin started 39 of 52 contests at Rutgers, in which he got 238 tackles with 149 of them solo! He deflected 27 passes and intercepted 6 for 105 yards in returns as well as 2 touchdowns.
It was his 2009 season at Rutgers that caught the eye of NFL scouts. He earned All-American and All-Big East Conference, which made him the first conference player to earn that honor at two positions, Cornerback and Special-Teams, in the same year. He was named "Special Teams Demon." He started all 13 contests and ended the season with a career high 80 tackles, 49 of them being solo. Devin averaged 25.43 yards on 14 kickoff returns for 356 yards and a 98 yard touch which leaves him ranked 3rd in school history.
After playing at both Saint Joseph and Rutgers University together, the twins were separated in 2009 when Jason was drafted by the Tennessee Titans.
Last night it was Devin's turn!! He was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, pick number 27! Devin has a lot to offer and I believe will do WONDERS for the Patriot's Special-Teams!
Here is a link to his full New England Patriot Bio :
Follow him of Twitter: http://twitter.com/DMcCourty21
Congratulations Devin McCourty!! I wish you the best of the luck!!
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