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40-years-old Devin Devorris Hester Sr. is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League.
Devin Hester was also an excellent track and field athlete. While at the Sun Coast, he received national honors and finished second nationally in the long jump. As a member of the University of Miami track and field team, in 2004 he won the Big East indoor long jump title with a jump of 7.37 meters. He also competed in the 60m and his 100m, setting personal bests of 6.77 seconds and 10.62 and 10.42 seconds respectively.
Biography of Devin Hester
Devin Devolis Hester Sr. born November 4, 1982, is an American former football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). Widely regarded as a specialist with the greatest returns in NFL history, he was the first and only player to return his kick in the opening of the Super Bowl with a touchdown.
Devin Hester was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football in Miami, becoming the first American player in the college’s recent history to play in all three phases of football, (Offense, defense, and special teams).
In addition to Chicago, Devin Hester also played for Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks during his 11-year NFL career.
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Drafted as a cornerback, Devin Hester quickly established himself as a kick returner and later became a wide receiver. He holds the NFL record for most returns touchdowns (punts and kickoffs combined) and the all-time number of most punts returns touchdowns.
Devin Hester was born in Riviera Beach, Florida to Juanita Brown and Lenoris Hester Sr. His parents separated when he was still an infant. Before he was a teenager, his mother was seriously injured in a car accident, and his father died of cancer two years later.
His father-in-law Derrick Brown and his brother Lenoris Jr. helped Devin Hester come out of depression and rebuild his life by introducing him to football. He quickly returned to normal life and excelled in sports and science.
Devin Hester age
Born Devin Devolis Hester Sr. on November 4, 1982, the American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League is 40 years old now.
Devin Hester education
Devin Hester attended Palm Beach Gardens High School and then Suncoast High School where he played cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back football. He was recognized by his SuperPrep.com as a top Florida and Parade high school candidate and named to the All-American team.
After high school, Devin Hester attended the University of Miami and played for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2003-2005. In his sophomore year in 2004, he was named to the All-American First Team by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Sporting News before being nationally recognized as the returner of kicks. His ability to escape pursuers by jabbing sideways made him one of the most dangerous return specialists in the country.
Devin Hester career
Devin Hester was the first football player in recent Miami Hurricanes history to play as a member of special teams, offensive teams, and defensive teams. He was known as “Hurricane Hester” by his fans and teammates. In his junior season, Devin Hester threw 326 yards on 19 punts and returned 3 touchdowns, 389 yards on 15 kickoffs and scored 1, and caught 4 passes.
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He finished 3 seasons with 41 punt returns for 638 yards, 40 kick returns for 1,019 yards, 24 carries for 160 yards, 10 receptions for 196 yards, 11 tackles, 1 sack, and 5 interceptions for 57 12 return yards.
Devin Hester began his professional National Football League career with the Chicago Bears, who were the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. The team originally drafted Devin Hester as a cornerback but intended to play him as a return specialist following the retirement of Jerry Azmer and the departure of Bobby Wade. The team’s decision to draft Hester initially drew criticism from fans and sports analysts.
On December 12, 2017, Devin Hester officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The Chicago Bears honored both Hester and his former teammate Matt Forte during a press conference at the Hall of Fame on April 23, 2018.
The two players signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as members of the Bears. On September 22, 2021, Devin Hester announced that he was eligible as an inductee in the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame class. He was nominated in his first year after earning.
Devin Hester Family
Devin Hester was in a relationship with basketball player Tamara James, whom he met at the University of Miami. James played professionally for the Washington Mystics. Their engagement was later called off.
Devin Hester later married elementary school teacher Zinga Walcott in 2010. They have three sons and live in Windermere, Florida. Hester’s family in Florida was hit by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
Devin Hester has financially supported his family in rebuilding their home. His brother Lenoris Jr. lived with him during his tenure with the Bears. Hester grew up in a Christian household and brought a Bible to every game he played. He also has a cousin Aaron who played for the Eskimos in Edmonton in the league of Canadian football.
Devin Hester parents
Devin Hester was born in Riviera Beach, Florida to Juanita Brown and Lenoris Hester Sr. His parents separated when he was still an infant. Before he was a teenager, his mother was seriously injured in a car accident, and his father died of cancer two years later.
Devin Hester might not have any childhood memories of his parents but with the help of his brother and other family members, we believe he knows a little about them but unfortunately doesn’t talk about that to the public.
Deven Hester siblings
Devin Hester has an only brother Lenorris Hester Jr. who encouraged him to rebuild his life and get back to school when he was depressed after his father died 2 years after their mother got involved in an accident that got here severely injured.
Deven Hester net worth
As an American professional retired footballer, Devin Hester has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021.
Deven Hester Instagram
On Instagram Devin Hester goes by the handle (@devine_d_hester_23) with over 120k followers and based on his posts, you can tell he loves his family a lot.
Source: www.GHgossip.com
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