MJ Devonshire explained

MJ Devonshire
Currentteam:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:26
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:12 September 2000
Birth Place:Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:179
High School:Aliquippa (Aliquippa, Pennsylvania)
College:Kentucky (2019–2020)
Pittsburgh (2021–2023)
Highlights:
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (2022, 2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:229
Pastteams:
  • Las Vegas Raiders (–present)
Status:Active
Pfr:D/DevoMJ00

Marlin "M.J." Devonshire Jr. (born September 12, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and the Pittsburgh Panthers and was selected by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life and high school

Devonshire was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania where he attended high school at Aliquippa. In his senior season, Devonshire recorded eight interceptions, and eight punt return touchdowns. Devonshire would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Kentucky.[1] [2]

College career

Kentucky

In Devonshire's first season in 2019 he totaled five tackles with one pass deflection.[3] In the 2020 season, Devonshire had one tackle and a pass deflection.[4] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Devonshire would decide to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[5] [6]

Pittsburgh

Devonshire would decide to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh to continue out his college career.[7] [8] In week eleven of the 2021 season, Devonshire recorded his first career interception that sealed the win for the Panthers over North Carolina.[9] Devonshire finished the 2021 season with 17 tackles, with one being for a loss, three pass deflections, and an interception.[10] In week one of the 2022 season, Devonshire intercepted a pass and returned it for 56 yards to take the lead, as he helped Pittsburgh beat their rival West Virginia.[11] For his performance on the week, Devonshire was named the ACC defensive back of the week.[12] In week four, Devonshire returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdowns, in a win over Rhode Island.[13] Devonshire finished the 2022 season with 34 tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and two touchdowns, Devonshire also returned 24 punts for 233 yards and a touchdown.[14] For his performance on the year, Devonshire was named second team All-ACC as a returner.[15] [16] Devonshire entered the 2023 season, as one of the Panthers best players.[17] In week seven of the 2023 season, Devonshire totaled six tackles, five pass deflections, and he intercepted a pass and returned it 86 yards for a touchdown, as he helped Pittsburgh upset

  1. 14 Louisville
.[18] For his performance on the week he was named the ACC defensive back of the week.[19]

Professional career

Devonshire was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hale . Jon . February 6, 2019 . Four-star cornerback M.J. Devonshire commits to Kentucky football . 20 October 2023 . The Courier-Journal.
  2. Web site: Rotstein . Steve . February 6, 2019 . Aliquippa's M.J. Devonshire commits to Kentucky . 20 October 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  3. Web site: Marlin Devonshire 2019 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . 20 October 2023.
  4. Web site: Marlin Devonshire 2020 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . 20 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Moore . Josh . December 17, 2020 . Former four-star recruit becomes first Kentucky player to announce transfer in 2020 . 20 October 2023 . Lexington Herald Leader.
  6. Web site: Hale . Jon . December 17, 2020 . Former four-star recruit M.J. Devonshire to transfer from Kentucky football program . 20 October 2023 . The Courier-Journal.
  7. Web site: Chiappazzi . Andrew . December 30, 2020 . Aliquippa alum M.J. Devonshire lands at Pitt after transferring from Kentucky . 20 October 2023 . Beaver County-Times.
  8. Web site: Meyer . Craig . December 29, 2020 . Pitt lands commitment from Kentucky transfer and former Aliquippa star M.J. Devonshire . 20 October 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  9. Web site: Upadhyaya . Parth . November 12, 2021 . Aliquippa's M.J. Devonshire grabs game-sealing interception for Pitt in OT win over UNC . 20 October 2023 . Beaver County-Times.
  10. Web site: Marlin Devonshire 2021 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . 20 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Al-Khateeb . Zac . September 2, 2022 . M.J. Devonshire's pick-six proves pivotal in Pitt's Backyard Brawl win over West Virginia . 20 October 2023 . Sporting News.
  12. Web site: Darnay . Mike . September 7, 2022 . M.J. Devonshire named ACC Defensive Back of the Week . 20 October 2023 . CBS News.
  13. Web site: Biles . Noah . July 26, 2023 . Pitt's M.J. Devonshire 'a completely different person' after years of humbling experiences . 20 October 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  14. Web site: Marlin Devonshire 2022 Game Log . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . 20 October 2023.
  15. Web site: Thompson . Stephen . November 29, 2022 . Pitt Lands Nine on All-ACC Teams . 20 October 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  16. Web site: November 29, 2022 . Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams . 20 October 2023 . Atlantic Coast Conference.
  17. Web site: Thompson . Stephen . July 25, 2023 . PFF Tabs M.J. Devonshire as Pitt Panthers' Best Player . 20 October 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  18. Web site: October 16, 2023 . Week 7 ACC Football Players of the Week . 20 October 2023 . Atlantic Coast Conference.
  19. Web site: Thompson . Stephen . October 16, 2023 . Pitt Panthers Land Two ACC Players of Week . 20 October 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  20. Web site: May 9, 2024 . Raiders sign seventh-round pick CB M.J. Devonshire . 2024-06-30 . Las Vegas Raiders.

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