Former University of Maine defensive linebacker Mike DeVito announced his retirement from the NFL after a nine-year pro career in an emotional blog post for The Drive this morning. We’ve been covering his career since his first days at UMaine, and in light of today’s news, we offer you a look back at some of the highlights of his time on the gridiron:
— Speed, depth bolster Black Bears’ hopes (2004)
— Gazette honors UMaine’s DeVito, Stone (2006)
— Maine’s DeVito named TSN All-American (2006)
— Black Bears picked 3rd in North; DeVito, Stone named to All-Conference team (2006)
— Football of relative importance to DeVito (2006)
— DeVito, Stone on final NFL rosters (2007)
— Seven former Black Bears make NFL rosters (2009)
— Jets restructure contract of ex-UMaine star DeVito (2012)
— Kansas City Chiefs land former UMaine standout DeVito (2013)
— Former UMaine standout may miss rest of NFL season (2014)
— Former UMaine football players remain teammates in motivation for students (2016)