Former NFL offensive guard Jordan Devey died on July 21, 2026, at the age of 38, according to information provided by his family. The American Fork native and Super Bowl XLIX champion passed away in Boise, Idaho, as later confirmed by his family members who stated he died by suicide.
Professional Football Career
Devey, who was married to Lindsey Devey since 2011 and had four children with her, was a prominent figure in both Utah and professional football circles. His death was initially announced by his wife.
NFL Tenure and Achievements
Devey enjoyed an eight-season career in the National Football League, primarily playing as a guard. His professional journey began in 2013 as an undrafted free agent. Following an offseason stint with the Baltimore Ravens, he signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on September 5, 20013.
During his time with the Patriots, Devey was promoted to the active roster for the 2014 season, where he started six games at guard. He was a member of the New England squad that won Super Bowl XLIX after defeating the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 28-24.
League Transitions
Throughout his NFL career, Devey played for several different franchises. In August 2015, he was traded from the San Francisco 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for tight end Asante Cleveland. He spent significant time with the Chiefs between 2016 and 2018, including stints on both the practice squad and active roster, and dealt with injuries such as a torn pectoral that placed him on injured reserve in 2018.
His career also included time with the Oakland Raiders, where he signed in 2019 and re-signed in 2020, and the Buffalo Bills. While with Buffalo, he was elevated to the active roster for both a Week 7 game against the New York Jets and a wild card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2020 season.
Collegiate Background
Before reaching the professional ranks, Devey played college football at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. During his time there from 2009 to 2011, he played multiple positions on the football team.
He later transferred to the University of Memphis, where he played as a right tackle, right guard, and left tackle. His collegiate performance earned him second-team All-C-USA honors in 2012, and he was also the recipient of the DeAngelo Williams Most Valuable Player Award.
Early Life and Service
A native of American Fork, Utah, Devey's early life was marked by both musical and athletic pursuits. In high school, he played the tuba in the American Fork High School band and was a member of the baseball team.
His football path faced an early hurdle when he suffered from Osgood–Schlatter disease during junior high school, which prevented him from playing during his high school years, though he eventually recovered. Additionally, despite qualifying for various music scholarships, Devey spent two years serving a mission in Costa Rica for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Career Totals
At the time of his professional peak, Devey stood 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed approximately 320 pounds. His NFL statistics include 44 games played and 21 games started.
