Devin Duvernay (born September 12, 1997) is an

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wide receiver and

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the

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. Duvernay has earned

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honors twice and was a First-team All-Pro in 2021 for his play as a return specialist.

Early years

Duvernay attended

Sachse High School Sachse High School is a public high school located in Sachse, Texas (USA). Sachse High School enrolls students in grades 9- 12 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District. The first graduating class was the Charter Class of 2005. ...

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. During his

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career, he had 170 receptions for 2,906 yards and 36

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. He also holds the school record for longest kickoff return touchdown with 109 yards, a feat he accomplished as a sophomore. He played in the 2016

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. Duvernay originally committed to

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to play

but switched to the

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College career

As a true freshman at Texas in 2016, Duvernay played in all 12 games with two starts. He had 20 receptions for 412 yards and three touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2017, he played in all 13 games recording nine receptions for 124 yards. As a junior in 2018, he started all 14 games. For the season, he had 41 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns. Duvernay returned to Texas his senior year in 2019 as the number one receiver compiling 1,386 yards receiving as well as nine touchdowns on 106 receptions.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Duvernay was drafted by the

in the third round with the 92nd overall pick in the

2020 season

Duvernay made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the

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and recorded a 12-yard reception in the 38–6 victory. In Week 3 against the

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, he recorded a 93-yard kickoff return for his first career touchdown in the 20–34 loss. In Week 5 against the

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, he had a 42-yard rush on a jet sweep to go along with two catches for 17 yards as the Ravens won 27–3. He had three catches for a season-high 45 yards in a 17–23 Week 10 loss to the

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2021 season

Duvernay had a slightly more active role at the beginning of the 2021 season due to injuries to

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and Rashod Bateman. In Week 2 against the

, Duvernay recovered a fumble by teammate

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at the Kansas City two yard line and scored a touchdown. The Ravens would win 36–35. The next week against the

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, he had first career receiving touchdown on a 19-yard reception in a 19–17 win. In Week 9 against the

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, Duvernay recorded his second receiving touchdown on a five-yard reception that he caught one-handed. The Ravens would win 34–31 in overtime. Duvernay was selected to his first pro bowl as a return specialist at the end of the season.

2022 season

The trade of

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during the offseason setup Duvernay to be a full-time starter at wide receiver along with Rashod Bateman. He recorded his first multi-touchdown game of his career in 24–9 win Week 1 over the

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, finishing the game with four receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns. The next week against the

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, he returned the opening kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown. He also had two receptions for 42 yards, but the Ravens would lose, 38–42. He was placed on injured reserve on December 20, 2022 after suffering a severe foot injury during a practice session. He finished the season with a career-high 49 catches for 407 yards and three touchdowns.

NFL career statistics

Personal life

Duvernay is the cousin of

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as well as having a twin brother named Donovan who also played

as a defensive back. Donovan transferred to

Northwestern State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesville/Fort Polk and Alexandria. It is a part of the Univer ...

for his senior season.

References

External links

Baltimore Ravens bioTexas Longhorns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Duvernay, Devin 1997 births Living people People from Collin County, Texas People from Denton County, Texas Players of American football from Texas Sportspeople from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex American football wide receivers Texas Longhorns football players Baltimore Ravens players American Conference Pro Bowl players