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Chris Devlin

Christopher James Devlin is an American former professional football player and dentist. He played linebacker for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears. Devlin played at the collegiate level at Penn State University.

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Chris Devlin
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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1953-11-22) November 22, 1953
Wexford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High schoolNorth Allegheny
CollegePenn State
NFL draft1975: 7th round, 170th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started30-2
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Christopher James Devlin (born November 22, 1953) is an American former professional football player and dentist.1 He played linebacker for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears.231 Devlin played at the collegiate level at Penn State University.3

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References

  1. Putnam, Dave (December 31, 1990). "Devlin enjoys dual roles as new dentist and coach". The Pharos Tribune. Retrieved July 13, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Chicago Bears 1979 Media Guide. Chicago Bears. August 1978. p. 17.
  3. Balzer, Howard M., ed. (1978). Football Register. St. Louis, Missouri: The Sporting News. p. 89. ISBN 9780892040360.