Devers Moves Atop Leaderboard at San Angelo Rodeo

Texas cowboy Cody Devers has taken the lead in steer wrestling at the San Angelo Rodeo.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:05am

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Cody Devers, a two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Perryton, Texas, has moved into the top spot in steer wrestling at the San Angelo Rodeo. Devers competed three times during Wednesday's ninth performance, stopping the clock in 5.0 seconds, which combined with his previous runs of 4.1 and 4.3 seconds, gave him a three-run cumulative time of 13.4 seconds and the aggregate lead.

Why it matters

Devers' performance at the San Angelo Rodeo showcases his skill and determination as a competitive cowboy. The San Angelo Rodeo is a prestigious event that attracts top talent from across the region, and Devers' ability to rise to the top of the leaderboard demonstrates his prowess in the sport of steer wrestling.

The details

Devers has been riding his 9-year-old gray mare, JoJo, who he acquired from roper JoJo LeMond. The mare was initially trained for team roping and cutting, but Devers decided to put her in steer wrestling, where she has excelled. Despite some initial challenges with the mare's greenness and the noise and environment of the indoor rodeo, Devers and JoJo have found their rhythm, allowing Devers to post the top time on Wednesday and take the aggregate lead.

  • Devers competed for the third time during Wednesday's ninth performance, stopping the clock in 5.0 seconds.
  • Devers had previously posted times of 4.1 seconds to finish in a tie for third place in the opening round and 4.3 seconds to finish just out of the money.
  • Devers' three-run cumulative time of 13.4 seconds has pushed him to the top of the leaderboard, and he has locked his place for Championship Friday, when the winners will be crowned inside CRC Roofers Coliseum.

The players

Cody Devers

A 30-year-old two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Perryton, Texas, who has taken the lead in steer wrestling at the San Angelo Rodeo.

JoJo

Devers' 9-year-old gray mare that he has been riding in steer wrestling. The mare was initially trained for team roping and cutting before Devers decided to put her in steer wrestling, where she has excelled.

Garrett Curry

Devers' hazer, who has helped guide the steer straight, making it easier for Devers to catch and wrestle.

JoJo LeMond

The roper from whom Devers and his family acquired the gray mare that Devers has been riding in steer wrestling.

Sabrina Devers

Devers' mother, who initially tried to train the gray mare as a barrel-racing mount before Devers decided to put her in steer wrestling.

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What they’re saying

“I knew I had a good steer tonight, and I knew I just needed to stay out of my own way and not mess him up. I just needed to lay that steer over and make it back to the short round in a good spot.”

— Cody Devers, Steer Wrestler

“Her first rodeo was Tucson, Arizona, last year. She made the short round there, but I didn't ride her anywhere else until the (Prairie) Circuit rodeos in the spring. She worked really good. I have a lot more confidence in the outdoors, but now that we've been to these indoor rodeos, she's matured and is kind of figuring out.”

— Cody Devers, Steer Wrestler

What’s next

Devers will await the results of Thursday's 10th round to see where he stands heading into Friday's short round, where the winners will be crowned.

The takeaway

Cody Devers' performance at the San Angelo Rodeo showcases his skill and determination as a competitive cowboy, as he has navigated the challenges of his green but talented mare, JoJo, to take the lead in steer wrestling. His ability to adapt to the indoor environment and post the top time on Wednesday has put him in a strong position to potentially win the prestigious San Angelo Rodeo.