Jared DeVries was drafted No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 120 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1853rd at Iowa
The pick
How Jared DeVries came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1853rd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18100% of career value
- Final season
- 20089 years after the draft
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Jared DeVries.
Texas A&M
South Dakota State
Northwestern
Arizona State
Iowa in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jared DeVries in the 1999 NFL Draft
Jared DeVries is a Defensive end out of Iowa selected No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jared DeVries drafted?
Jared DeVries was selected No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/jared-devries.
What college did Jared DeVries play for?
Jared DeVries played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Jared DeVries's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/jared-devries.