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Tyson DeVree (born November 12, 1984) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the
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as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He last played
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at Colorado. He has also been a member of the
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, Hartford Colonials, Cleveland Browns, and
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.


College career

DeVree attended the University of Colorado after transferring from Western Michigan following his sophomore year.


Professional career


New England Patriots

DeVree was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2008, but was waived by the team on June 11. He was re-signed on August 19 and waived again on August 30 during final cuts. DeVree was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, released on September 4, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 17. He was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 17 after cornerback Terrence Wheatley was placed on injured reserve. He played in two regular season games and did not record a catch in either. DeVree was waived by the Patriots on August 23, 2009.


Buffalo Bills

DeVree signed with the
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on September 1, 2009, but was released four days later, during final cuts.


Cleveland Browns

DeVree was signed to the Browns practice squad on December 7, 2010. He was waived on July 28, 2011.


Indianapolis Colts

DeVree was claimed off waivers on July 31, 2011 by the Indianapolis Colts.


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Colorado Buffaloes bioNew England Patriots bioJust Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Devree, Tyson 1984 births Living people People from Hudsonville, Michigan Sportspeople from Ottawa County, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan American football tight ends Western Michigan Broncos football players Colorado Buffaloes football players New England Patriots players Buffalo Bills players Hartford Colonials players Cleveland Browns players