Jahri Evans is beginning his 5th year as the starting OG for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. Evans was part of the foundation of an offensive front that surrendered the fewest sacks in the NFL in 2007. The aggressive young guard has been a fixture in the lineup since his arrival as a fourth-round pick in 2006, taking over a starting spot in training camp and starting every game of his NFL career. Evans' accolades during his NFL career include: 2006-Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-Rookie Team, and the 2006 Dallas Morning News All-Rookie Team.
A left tackle at Bloomsburg, the hard-working Evans made a rapid transition to the NFL because of his maturity, showing quick feet and a polished technique in pass protection and strength at the point of attack in clearing openings for the running game. Evans enjoyed a stellar career as an offensive lineman at Bloomsburg University.
He was a finalist for the Division II Gene Upshaw Offensive Player of the Year Award in each of final two seasons. Evans anchored the Bloomsburg offensive line at Left Tackle after taking over as the starter as a sophomore. He was a 3-time All-American and attained numerous other post-season honors throughout his collegiate career. In 2005 he graded over 85 percent for blocking consistency. During his junior year he had 88 knockdowns with 10 TD-resulting blocks.
Jahri is a 2001 graduate of Frankford (Philadelphia, Pa.) HS. He graduated from Bloomsburg University with a degree in Exercise Science
Mike Devlin begins his fifth year as a member of the NFL's New York Jets coaching staff. Devlin will be responsible for coaching the Tight Ends. He joined the Jets after two seasons as the offensive line coach for the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference (2004-05). In 2005 he coached an offensive line that plowed the way for the 11th-ranked offense in the country (459.2 yards/game). He helped develop T Nick Kaczur into a third-round draft pick (2005) by the New England Patriots. He began his coaching career as offensive quality control coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 2000 before being promoted to assistant offensive line coach in 2001.
Zach Strief begins his 5th year as a member of the New Orleans Saints' Offensive Line. Strief has served as the top reserve at left tackle and has distinguished himself with stellar play in his two career starts. Strief has seen action in almost every game since he was drafted in the seventh round in 2006, playing primarily on special teams. Strief has also seen time as a tight end in jumbo offensive packages. He has prototype size and the ability to play both tackle spots, as Strief is also one of the Saints’ most community-minded players, getting involved weekly in charitable and educational programs and events.