James Develin was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Dec. 26, 2012 ... Originally signed by Cincinnati to the practice squad (11/30/10) … Released by Cincinnati (9/3/11) … Signed by Cincinnati to the practice squad (9/4/11) … Released by Cincinnati (8/31/12) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/12) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/28/12).
CAREER TRANSACTIONSJames Develin was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Dec. 26, 2012 ... Originally signed by Cincinnati to the practice squad (11/30/10) … Released by Cincinnati (9/3/11) … Signed by Cincinnati to the practice squad (9/4/11) … Released by Cincinnati (8/31/12) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/12) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/28/12).
SEASONAL REVIEWS2012 (1/0)
- Appeared in his first NFL game on special teams in the loss vs. San Francisco (12/16).
- Was inactive vs. Houston (12/10) and at Miami (12/2).
2011 (0/0 – Cincinnati)
- Spent the regular and postseason season as a member of the practice squad.
2010 (0/0 – Cincinnati)
- Joined the practice squad for the final five games of the season after playing for the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League.
COLLEGE
- Played four seasons on the defensive line at Brown.
- Recorded 53 total tackles, one interception, two fumble recoveries and led the team in sacks (5.0) and tackles for loss (16) as a senior.
- As a junior, posted 34 tackles, 3.0 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss.
PERSONAL
- Attended Boyertown Area Senior High School (Gilbertsville, Pa.) where he lettered in football and lacrosse.
- Named a football team captain and team MVP.
- Was named first-team all-area and all-county.
- Majored in engineering.
