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'''Devin Leary''' (born September 10, 1999) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[NC State Wolfpack football|NC State Wolfpack]] and [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky Wildcats]]. Leary was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the [[2024 NFL draft]]. |
'''Devin Leary''' (born September 10, 1999) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[NC State Wolfpack football|NC State Wolfpack]] and [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky Wildcats]]. Leary was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the [[2024 NFL draft]]. |
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==Early life== |
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Leary attended [[Timber Creek Regional High School]] in [[Gloucester Township, New Jersey]]. During his high school career he set the state record for career passing yards (9,672) and passing touchdowns (117).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2017/12/09/football-timber-creek-quarterback-devin-leary-offensive-player-year/936721001/|title=Football: Timber Creek quarterback Devin Leary is Offensive Player of the Year|first=Mark|last=Trible|website=Courier-Post|date=December 9, 2017}}</ref> During his junior year, he set the state record for passing yards (3,688) and touchdowns in a season (48).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/devin-leary-of-timber-creek-is-the-njcom-state-football-player-of-the-year-for-2016/ |
Leary attended [[Timber Creek Regional High School]] in [[Gloucester Township, New Jersey]]. During his high school career he set the state record for career passing yards (9,672) and passing touchdowns (117).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2017/12/09/football-timber-creek-quarterback-devin-leary-offensive-player-year/936721001/|title=Football: Timber Creek quarterback Devin Leary is Offensive Player of the Year|first=Mark|last=Trible|website=Courier-Post|date=December 9, 2017}}</ref> During his junior year, he set the state record for passing yards (3,688) and touchdowns in a season (48).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Bill |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Devin Leary of Timber Creek is the NJ.com State Football Player of the Year for 2016 |url=https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/devin-leary-of-timber-creek-is-the-njcom-state-football-player-of-the-year-for-2016/ |access-date=July 4, 2024 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> He was the New Jersey [[Gatorade Football Player of the Year]] in 2016 and 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Bill |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Timber Creek QB Devin Leary named Gatorade N.J. Player of the Year |url=https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/timber-creek-qb-devin-leary-named-gatorade-nj-player-of-the-year/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024541/https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/timber-creek-qb-devin-leary-named-gatorade-nj-player-of-the-year/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> Leary committed to [[North Carolina State University]] to play college football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Bill |date=April 6, 2017 |title=State football Player of the Year Devin Leary commits to N.C. State |url=https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/state-football-player-of-the-year-devin-leary-commits-to-nc-state/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024545/https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/state-football-player-of-the-year-devin-leary-commits-to-nc-state/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=NJ.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anastasia |first=Phil |date=April 6, 2017 |title=Football: Devin Leary picks N.C. State |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/phil-anastasia/Football-Devin-Leary-picks-NC-State.html |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Inquirer.com}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Leary redshirted his first year at NC State in 2018. In 2019, he opened the season as a backup before starting the final five games of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Josh |date=April 1, 2020 |title=Timber Creek graduate Devin Leary got more comfortable leading during the offseason |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/2020/04/01/timber-creek-graduate-devin-leary-plans-lead-north-carolina-state-football-when-pandemic-ends/5089291002/ |access-date= |
Leary redshirted his first year at NC State in 2018. In 2019, he opened the season as a backup before starting the final five games of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Josh |date=April 1, 2020 |title=Timber Creek graduate Devin Leary got more comfortable leading during the offseason |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/2020/04/01/timber-creek-graduate-devin-leary-plans-lead-north-carolina-state-football-when-pandemic-ends/5089291002/ |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Courier-Post}}</ref> He completed 101 of 210 passes for 1,219 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pope IV |first=Jonas |date=August 5, 2020 |title=Devin Leary's problem was never arm talent. NC State's QB finally found what was missing |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article244738547.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024542/https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article244738547.html |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=News & Observer}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2020, he played in only four games before suffering a [[broken fibula]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adelson |first=Andrea |date=October 18, 2020 |title=NC State QB has broken fibula, out 4-8 weeks |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30139996/nc-state-wolfpack-qb-devin-leary-expected-miss-4-8-weeks-broken-fibula |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024541/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30139996/nc-state-wolfpack-qb-devin-leary-expected-miss-4-8-weeks-broken-fibula |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He completed 66 of 110 passes for 890 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions. Leary entered 2021 as the starting quarterback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=David |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Why N.C. State's Devin Leary's having fun again could make difference against Clemson |url=https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/2021/09/22/nc-state-devin-learys-calm-attitude-could-make-difference-clemson-football-game/5803020001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024543/https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/2021/09/22/nc-state-devin-learys-calm-attitude-could-make-difference-clemson-football-game/5803020001/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=The Fayetteville Observer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gibson |first=Todd |date=March 12, 2021 |title=NC State's Devin Leary back healthy and ready for breakout campaign |url=https://www.cbs17.com/sports/nc-state/nc-states-devin-leary-back-healthy-and-ready-for-breakout-campaign/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007024546/https://www.cbs17.com/sports/nc-state/nc-states-devin-leary-back-healthy-and-ready-for-breakout-campaign/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=CBS17}}</ref> On December 5, 2022, after a season cut short by a pectoral muscle injury, Leary entered the [[NCAA transfer portal]]. On December 20, it was reported that Leary had committed to Kentucky.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35292471/source-qb-devin-leary-expected-transfer-kentucky |title=Source: QB Devin Leary expected to transfer to Kentucky |first=Tom |last=VanHaaren |website=ESPN.com |date=December 20, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |archive-date=December 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220172743/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35292471/source-qb-devin-leary-expected-transfer-kentucky |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Statistics=== |
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Leary was selected by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the sixth round (218th overall) of the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phoenix |first=Kyle |date= |
Leary was selected by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the sixth round (218th overall) of the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phoenix |first=Kyle |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Ravens Draft Results 2024: Ravens select Devin Leary with the No. 218 pick in Round 6 |url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2024/4/27/24143080/ravens-draft-results-2024-ravens-select-devin-leary-with-the-no-218-pick-in-round-6 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |website=Baltimore Beatdown |language=en}}</ref> He was cut on August 27, 2024 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-28 |title=Sixth-round pick Devin Leary among Ravens cut as team moves to 53-man roster |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sixth-round-pick-devin-leary-among-ravens-cut-in-move-to-53-man-roster |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Josh |date=2024-08-28 |title=2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-practice-squad-tracker-full-list-of-team-by-team-moves-signings-for-all-32-clubs-after-cut-deadline/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Latest revision as of 17:19, 31 October 2024
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Position: | Quarterback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Sicklerville, New Jersey, U.S. | September 10, 1999
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | |
College: | |
NFL draft: | 2024 / round: 6 / pick: 218 |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Practice squad |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Devin Leary (born September 10, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and Kentucky Wildcats. Leary was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Leary attended Timber Creek Regional High School in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. During his high school career he set the state record for career passing yards (9,672) and passing touchdowns (117).[1] During his junior year, he set the state record for passing yards (3,688) and touchdowns in a season (48).[2] He was the New Jersey Gatorade Football Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017.[3] Leary committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[4][5]
College career
[edit]Leary redshirted his first year at NC State in 2018. In 2019, he opened the season as a backup before starting the final five games of the season.[6] He completed 101 of 210 passes for 1,219 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions.[7] As a sophomore in 2020, he played in only four games before suffering a broken fibula.[8] He completed 66 of 110 passes for 890 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions. Leary entered 2021 as the starting quarterback.[9][10] On December 5, 2022, after a season cut short by a pectoral muscle injury, Leary entered the NCAA transfer portal. On December 20, it was reported that Leary had committed to Kentucky.[11]
Statistics
[edit]Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
NC State Wolfpack | ||||||||||||||||
2018 | Redshirt | |||||||||||||||
2019 | 8 | 5 | 0−5 | 101 | 210 | 48.1 | 1,219 | 5.8 | 8 | 5 | 104.7 | 40 | 46 | 1.2 | 0 | |
2020 | 4 | 4 | 3−1 | 66 | 110 | 60.0 | 890 | 8.1 | 8 | 2 | 148.3 | 19 | 7 | 0.4 | 0 | |
2021 | 12 | 12 | 9−3 | 283 | 431 | 65.7 | 3,433 | 8.0 | 35 | 5 | 157.0 | 54 | -73 | -1.4 | 2 | |
2022 | 6 | 6 | 5−1 | 118 | 193 | 61.1 | 1,265 | 6.6 | 11 | 4 | 130.9 | 23 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | |
Kentucky Wildcats | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 12 | 12 | 7–5 | 193 | 343 | 56.3 | 2,440 | 7.1 | 23 | 10 | 132.3 | 39 | -55 | -1.4 | 1 | |
Career | 42 | 39 | 24−15 | 761 | 1,287 | 59.1 | 9,247 | 7.2 | 85 | 26 | 137.2 | 175 | -76 | -0.4 | 6 |
Professional career
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6 ft 1+1⁄4 in (1.86 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
30+7⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | |||||||||
All values from NFL Combine[12][13] |
Leary was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round (218th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[14] He was cut on August 27, 2024 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ Trible, Mark (December 9, 2017). "Football: Timber Creek quarterback Devin Leary is Offensive Player of the Year". Courier-Post.
- ^ Evans, Bill (December 15, 2016). "Devin Leary of Timber Creek is the NJ.com State Football Player of the Year for 2016". NJ.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Bill (December 12, 2016). "Timber Creek QB Devin Leary named Gatorade N.J. Player of the Year". NJ.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Bill (April 6, 2017). "State football Player of the Year Devin Leary commits to N.C. State". NJ.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Anastasia, Phil (April 6, 2017). "Football: Devin Leary picks N.C. State". Inquirer.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Josh (April 1, 2020). "Timber Creek graduate Devin Leary got more comfortable leading during the offseason". Courier-Post. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Pope IV, Jonas (August 5, 2020). "Devin Leary's problem was never arm talent. NC State's QB finally found what was missing". News & Observer. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Adelson, Andrea (October 18, 2020). "NC State QB has broken fibula, out 4-8 weeks". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, David (September 22, 2021). "Why N.C. State's Devin Leary's having fun again could make difference against Clemson". The Fayetteville Observer. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Gibson, Todd (March 12, 2021). "NC State's Devin Leary back healthy and ready for breakout campaign". CBS17. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (December 20, 2022). "Source: QB Devin Leary expected to transfer to Kentucky". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Devin Leary Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Devin Leary College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Phoenix, Kyle (April 27, 2024). "Ravens Draft Results 2024: Ravens select Devin Leary with the No. 218 pick in Round 6". Baltimore Beatdown. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Sixth-round pick Devin Leary among Ravens cut as team moves to 53-man roster". NBC Sports. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Josh (August 28, 2024). "2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.