![]() In his junior season, Hester returned 19 punts for 326 yards and three touchdowns, along with 15 kickoffs for 389 yards and a score, while also intercepting four passes. He was known as "Hurricane Hester" by his fans and teammates. Hester became the first football player in the Miami Hurricanes' recent history to play as member of the special, offensive, and defensive teams. Ultimately, Hester completed his college career with a total of six touchdowns from kick returns (4 punts, 2 kickoffs), one blocked field goal return, one rushing touchdown, one receiving touchdown and recorded five interceptions as a defensive back. In a game against Duke in 2005, Hester broke six tackles while returning an 81-yard punt. During his freshman year, Hester returned an opening kick for a 98-yard touchdown against the Florida Gators. ![]() His ability to thrust laterally and break away from pursuers made him one of the nation's most dangerous return specialists. As a sophomore in 2004, he earned national recognition as a kick returner after being named a first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and The Sporting News. Personal bests EventĪfter completing high school, Hester enrolled at the University of Miami, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2003 to 2005. He also competed in the 60 meters and 100 meters, posting personal bests of 6.77 seconds and 10.62, 10.42W seconds, respectively. He also captured the 2004 Big EAST Indoor long jump title as a member of the University of Miami track and field team, with a leap of 7.37 meters. While at Suncoast, he received All-America accolades, and he ranked second nationally in the long jump as a junior. Hester was also a standout track athlete. Ĭonsidered a five-star recruit by, Hester was listed as the second best cornerback in the nation in 2002. His success prompted his teammates to nickname him "Sugar Foot". Hester also participated in the 2002 CaliFlorida Bowl, where he returned a kick for an 80-yard touchdown. He earned recognition from as the top high school prospect in Florida and Parade, who named Hester onto their All-American team. Hester attended first Palm Beach Gardens High, then on to Suncoast High School, where he played football as a cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back. In addition to football, he also enjoyed playing soccer and following baseball. Fred Taylor of the University of Florida was Hester's favorite athlete. He was also a fan of the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson era. ![]() He especially idolized Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. ĭuring his youth, Hester enjoyed following the Dallas Cowboys. He soon returned to his normal life and began to excel in sports. His step-father, Derrick Brown, and brother, Lenorris Jr., helped Hester escape his depression and rebuild his life by introducing him to football. Before he became a teenager, his mother was severely injured in a car accident, while his father died of complications from AIDS two years later. His parents separated when he was a toddler. ĭevin Hester was born to Juanita Brown and Lenorris Hester Sr. ![]() He holds the NFL record for most all-time return touchdowns-punt and kickoff combined-and most all-time punt return touchdowns. Originally drafted as a cornerback, Hester quickly made an impact as a kick returner, and later became a wide receiver. He is regarded as one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history. He is also the first and only player to return the opening kick of a Super Bowl for a touchdown, accomplishing that in Super Bowl XLI. In addition to Chicago, Hester also played for the Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks over his 11-season NFL career. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he was the first player in the university's recent history to play in all three phases of American football: offense, defense and special teams. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. (born November 4, 1982) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League (NFL). Most return touchdowns in a season: 6 (2007 tied)ĭevin Devorris Hester Sr.University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.3× NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2006, 2007, 2010).2× NFL punt return yards leader (2006, 2010).2× NFL kickoff return yards leader (2013, 2014).
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