West Virginia legend Noel Devine’s 14-year-old son blazed to first place at the AAU Region 10 track and field national qualifier with an impressive 11.30-second time in the 100-meter dash.
The performance from the Class of 2030 prospect has caught the attention of track experts nationwide, who see flashes of his father’s legendary speed in the rising star.
14-Year-Old Son of West Virginia Legend Noel Devine, Class of 2030 RB Shines in 100m Track Event
Southwest Florida athlete Noel Devine Sr. built his reputation on blazing speed during his prep career at North Fort Myers High School from 2003 to 2006. He accumulated 6,846 career rushing yards and 88 touchdowns, numbers that earned him a spot in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
His college career at West Virginia proved equally dominant. Devine Sr. rushed for 4,315 yards and 29 touchdowns while setting a school record with 5,671 all-purpose yards. His stellar junior season in 2009 earned him first-team All-Big East honors.
Today, he serves as an offensive analyst and assistant running backs coach at WVU while operating DevineSpeed, LLC, a speed training business where he mentors young athletes, including his son.
2030 prospect Noel Devine Jr., son of the CFB legend, ran an 11.3 100M dash at 14 years old🤯
He is headed to the Junior Olympics nationals next month.
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The younger Devine, who is expected to enter high school in 2026, plans to play quarterback at the prep level and beyond. His 100-meter victory for Cape Breeze Athletics at the AAU qualifier has secured his spot at the 2025 Junior Olympic Games in Houston from July 23 to Aug. 2.
There, he will compete against the nation’s top youth sprinters in what could be his first major step toward building his own athletic legacy.
The 11.30-second time in the 100-meter dash represents remarkable speed for a 14-year-old athlete. While the younger Devine focuses on quarterback, his track performance suggests the versatility that could make him a standout dual-sport athlete.
North Fort Myers High School, his likely destination, boasts a rich tradition of producing elite talent. The school’s athletic alumni include NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jevon Kearse. Should the younger Devine follow his current trajectory, he could join that distinguished list of Red Knights legends.
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Through DevineSpeed, LLC, the elder Devine has created a platform to develop the next generation of athletes while working closely with his son. The younger Devine’s impressive qualifying performance not only advances his own athletic journey but also enhances the growing reputation of his father’s training program.
As the younger Devine prepares for the Junior Olympics, both track and football communities will be watching closely. His 11.30 time positions him as a legitimate contender, though the Houston competition will test his abilities against older, more experienced sprinters from across the country.
The Class of 2030 prospect already draws comparisons to his father’s explosive playing style, suggesting a promising future in football. Whether he follows the elder Devine’s path to college football stardom or blazes his own trail on the track remains to be seen.
Either way, the Devine name appears destined to continue making headlines in the world of athletics.
