Devin McCourty

Devin McCourty was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft in the first round.

Devin McCourty in a file photo(image credits:instagram/mccourtytwins)
By Soumyadeep Mondal | May 30, 2022 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Devin McCourty is regarded by many as one of the modern greats and plays as a football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on 13 August,1987 in Nyack, New York and currently plays for the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football where he began his career at cornerback. During his first season in 2006, he appeared in all 13 games and recorded 38 tackles and two interceptions. It was in the following season when he compiled 63 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and three blocked kicks on special teams.He was named an All-Big East Conference academic selection in his first two seasons. In his last season, he had a career-high 80 tackles and also recorded one interception and 10 pass deflections averaging 25.4 yards on kick-off returns and had a 98-yard kick-off return and was named to the All-Big East first team. He wears the #32 jersey for the New England Patriots.

Devin McCourty started his professional career in 2010 signing for the New England Patriots and has been playing for them ever since.  He won the Pro Bowl twice times and also was rewarded with the Second-team All-Pro thrice. He also won the Super Bowl champion on three occasions and also had his name in the New England Patriots 2010s All-Decade Team.

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NFL Debut Season

Devin McCourty was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft in the first round. The New England Patriots provided McCourty with a five-year contract worth $10 million with $7.28 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.50 million on July 28, 2010. He started his NFL career against the Cincinnati Bengals providing five solo tackles and a pass deflection in their 38–24 victory. He made a season-high 11 combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Patriots 39–26 victory at the Pittsburgh in Week 10. On December 29, 2010, it was announced that McCourty was voted to the 2011 Pro Bowl. He finished the first season with 82 combined tackles, 17 pass deflections, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a sack in 16 games. His 17 pass deflections and seven interceptions marked career-highs. He was also named a First-Team All-Pro by the Sporting News and Second-Team All-Pro by The Associated Press.

Notable Statistics

Games188
Defensive Touchdowns2
Tackles(Combined/Solo)900/686
Tackles resulting in sacks3.0
Pass Deflections102

Devin McCourty Net Worth

Devin McCourty has a total net worth of about $28 million in 2022. He has been in the National Football League for about 12 years and he plays for the New England Patriots. In 2010 he signed a five-year contract worth $10,000,000. He received a new agreement in 2015 worth $47,500,000 which extended from 2015 to 2019. He was re-signed for a two-year deal in 2021 for $23 million ranging to 2021. In 2022, he earns a base salary of $1,250,000, a signing bonus of $6,750,000 and a roster bonus of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,750,000 and a dead cap value of $14,450,000.

Brand Endorsements

Devin McCourty has signed several endorsements deals with

  • PepsiCo.
  • Palmer’s Lotion
  • Visa

Who is Devin McCourty’s wife? Does Devin McCourty have kids?

Devin McCourty is married to American doctor Michelle Powell since 2016. Michelle was born on 18th March 1988 in Syosset, New Jersey. The fan-favourite couple, first met at Rutgers University when Devin was focused on the school’s football team and Michelle into pre-med. But after days, they became friends and remained with a good bond for several years. Having graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Medical School, she currently works as a medicine Physician in Piscataway, New Jersey. Just after graduation in 2014, Michelle landed a job in the department of emergency medicine in New Jersey. Devin McCourty and Michelle Powell have two kids at the moment.





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