31 Facts About James Develin

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James Develin played college football for Brown University as a defensive end.

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James Develin was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League.

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James Develin attended Boyertown Area Senior High School where he lettered in both football and lacrosse.

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James Develin was chosen to play in the Berks County All-star game as well as the NationalAllStars.

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James Develin was named a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete.

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James Develin was awarded the Warren O Fry Memorial Award as well as the Tall Cedars Football Scholar-Athlete Award.

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James Develin attended Brown University, where he majored in engineering and played defensive line on the Brown Bears football team.

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James Develin went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, as expected.

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James Develin attended a tryout with the Cleveland Browns, but did not receive a contract offer.

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James Develin originally signed with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League and appeared in one game.

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James Develin then joined the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League, where he converted from defensive line to fullback.

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On February 3,2011, James Develin was reunited with his former head coach with the Florida Tuskers after Jay Gruden was hired to be the Bengals' new offensive coordinator.

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On September 3,2011, the Cincinnati Bengals waived James Develin, but signed him to their practice squad the next day after he cleared waivers.

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James Develin spent the entire 2011 season on the Bengals' practice squad.

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On September 2,2012, James Develin was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.

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James Develin was promoted to the active roster on November 28,2012.

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James Develin was limited to one game as a rookie in 2012.

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Head coach Bill Belichick named James Develin the starting fullback to begin the regular season.

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James Develin recorded four carries for 10 yards and a touchdown, and four receptions for 62 yards.

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In 2014, James Develin appeared in all 16 games, starting four.

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James Develin recorded three carries for five yards and six receptions for 43 yards.

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James Develin recorded 1 catch for 6 yards in the Super Bowl.

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On September 1,2015, James Develin was placed on season-ending injured reserve after breaking his right tibia in a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.

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James Develin re-signed with the Patriots to a one-year contract on March 7,2016.

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On February 5,2017, James Develin was part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI.

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On March 6,2017, James Develin signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots.

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On December 19,2017, James Develin was selected to the Pro Bowl as a starting fullback.

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On June 14,2018, James Develin signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with the Patriots through the 2020 season.

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James Develin played the second-most snaps of any fullback after the San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk.

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James Develin had career highs in touchdowns, with four rushing touchdowns in a three-game span, and receptions, with 12.

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On September 23,2019, James Develin was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins.