Longhorns Ex Devin Duvernay Signs with Jaguars
Texas' Devin Duvernay, a third-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, will be seeking a new returner for the 2024 season as he has agreed to a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to multiple reports.
The deal, reported by NFL Network's Ian Rappoport, spans two years and is valued at least $8.5 million.
Duvernay earned two Pro Bowl selections (2021, 2022) and an All-Pro distinction (2021) for his exceptional special teams play and return skills.
Before his pro days, the four-year wide receiver at Texas played in all 52 games and made 30 starts. He earned recognition as an All-Big 12 First Team member and was honorable mention as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2019.
As a return specialist, Duvernay has scored two kickoff touchdowns, once in 2020 and again in 2022, with averages of 24.8 yards per kick return and 12.8 yards per punt return. In 2021, he led the league in punt return yards with 13.8 per return.
According to Pro Football Focus, Duvernay ranks 12th overall among return specialists with a grade of 68.7, and ninth in punt return grade with a score of 76.4. Last season, he ranked fifth among punt returners with an average of 12.6 yards per return on at least 11 attempts.
No free agency agreements are finalized until Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. when they are signed.
