Senior Devyn Davis built a standout high school football career defined by resilience and recognition, while taking the time be a student and brother.

In the fall, Davis will play D1 football for Drake University. Prior to that he will compete in the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl as 1 of 500 players selected statewide. This milestone caps years of hard work, dedication, and bouncing back from heart surgery in October 2020.

“I feel like it’s pretty special to be chosen,” Davis said. “I know a lot of guys that went on to play college ball who played in the Shrine Bowl.”

The Shrine Bowl is a statewide all-star football game that raises money for Shriners Children’s. Players are nominated by their high school coaches, and Shrine Bowl staff review film before selecting partic

ipants.

“Devyn is a young man with a unique drive to be great,” football head coach Jon Holmes said. “Devyn has earned all his success.”

Davis has been on the varsity football team since his freshman year — a rare four-year career at the varsity level.

“It is awesome to see Devyn rewarded for his play on the field,” Holmes said. “It is rare to see someone have a 4-year varsity career.”

Davis said his faith and perspective shifted after his surgery, shaping how he approaches football.

“I like to put it in my game and realize that God gave me a second chance to go and do what I love,” Devyn said.

Much of his motivation also comes from his family, especially his younger sister, Brooklyn, a standout wrestler at Bishop Miege.

“She supports me with football all the time,” Devyn said. “It goes both ways, inside and outside of sports.”

Beyond football, Devyn plans to study medicine at Drake University with the goal of becoming a cardiologist.

“Devyn is going to be an impact player at Drake,” Holmes said. “I can see him using his passion in medicine to help others.”