Kyle DeVan

OG, C · Oregon State
Having received All-Pac 10 Conference and Academic All-Pac 10 honorable mention in each of his last three seasons, DeVan went on to start his last 38 games for the Beavers. The line's grizzled veteran, his drive blocking skills were one of the main reasons OSU featured a 1,000-yard rusher (Yvenson Bernard) in each of the center's three campaigns in the starting lineup. With his initial quickness off the line, DeVan's pulling ability helped the Beavers improve their running attack to an average of 174.9 yards per game in 2007, after averaging just 118.2 yards the previous season. The two-time Rimington Trophy (nation's top center) nominee, he allowed just five sacks on the last 777 pass plays he was involved in. At Vacaville High School, DeVan was a two-way starter during his last three seasons. He competed as an offensive tackle all three years, and at tackle on defense as a sophomore and junior, and defensive end as a senior. A first-team All-Monticello Empire League selection on offense (tackle) and defense (tackle) as a junior and senior, he was named the league's Most Outstanding Lineman in each of his final two seasons. DeVan was chosen first-team All-Northern California, All-Sacramento area and All-Solano County, all on offense, adding Prep Star All-Region honors. He recorded 88 tackles as a senior, including 14 sacks. On offense, he had a school-record 59 pancake blocks that year. He also lettered in wrestling and won the CIF 275-pound title as a senior on the campus of the University of The Pacific. He compiled a 39-1 record as a senior, adding the Monticello Empire League and San Joaquin Sub-Section titles to his resume. DeVan red-shirted at Oregon State in 2003 and played in every game as a reserve at center and offensive guard in 2004. He took over center duties in 2005, earning All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention while posting 71 knockdown blocks. He helped OSU average 419.0 yards per game, including 296.5 yards passing. As a junior, DeVan added All-Pac 10 Conference second-team accolades. He delivered 86 knockdowns, participating in all but five offensive snaps. The Beavers went on to average 360.6 yards per game. In 2007, DeVan earned All-Pac 10 honorable mention. He posted 75 knockdowns, along with seven touchdown-resulting blocks, paving the way for the offense to generate 4,831 yards.