Early Years
DeVries was born in Aplington, Iowa. He attended Aplington-Parkersburg High School, where he was a Blue Chip Illustrated high school All-American and All-Midwest pick as a senior at defensive end in 1993, as well as a Class 1A all-state selection as a senior and junior. He also played as a fullback and gained over 4,000 yards.
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