A Boyertown Area High School graduate helped his team clinch the AFC Championship Sunday night, and now he is headed to the Super Bowl.
James Develin, a former Boyertown Bear, is now set to play in the biggest game of his football career.
"He's going to the Super Bowl!" said Ron Zeiber, the former head football coach at Boyertown Area High School.
Develin is a fullback with the New England Patriots and wears number 46. On Sunday night, he caught his first ever receiving touchdown from Tom Brady. Now, he's heading to Arizona to battle it out against the Seattle Seahawks.
"That long process to get there he kept working hard and had a dream and didn't let anybody tell him no and he kept working through it," said Mike Boyer, the former assistant coach at Boyertown.
Develin graduated from Boyertown Area High School in 2006. He played defensive end at Brown University and graduated with an engineering degree. Then, he played in the arena league before breaking into the NFL.
"He was really fun to coach because of that attitude he had all the way through," said Zeiber. "He's a hard worker, no matter what you told him to do he did it and was always a team player."
The Boyertown area is usually Philadelphia Eagles territory, but since Develin is a local guy, many people will likely be rooting for the Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday.
"I like the Seahawks as well, but I'm definitely going to be rooting for Jimmy and the Patriots," said Zeiber. "I hope he gets that ring."
Develin's parents still live in the area. They told 69 News they already have their flight booked out west for the big game.
At age 26, Develin may not be the biggest household name on the Patriots' roster, but his coaches said he comes to work every day and has a motor that doesn't quit.
"Jimmy is one of those people that you always think that's what you want your son to be like," said Boyer. "Aside from the NFL, he's just a tremendous young man."
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