[20][21] Following his record-breaking game during Week 14, opposing teams exercised additional caution when allowing Hester to return kicks. He also scored one rushing and receiving touchdown and recorded five interceptions as a defensive back. Find out more. NFL Übersicht; NFL Live; NFL Draft 2021; NFL Videos; NFL Ergebnisse; Highlights; Relives; NFL News; NFL Fantasy Manager; Tippspiel; NFL-Wissen Originally drafted as a cornerback, Hester quickly made an impact as a kick returner, and later became a wide receiver. [93] Hester commented on the situation stating, “They got a couple touchbacks but you’ve still got guys bringing it out and at the end of the day that rule is pointless.”[94], On October 2, 2011, Hester became the NFL's all-time leader in punt return touchdowns with 11 when he returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers[95] surpassing Eric Metcalf's record. Two weeks later, Hester caught three balls for 86 yards from Jay Cutler, and returned a kick 46 yards in a 31–26 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. [46], Hester returned his first touchdown of the season, a 73-yard punt return, against the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 2. [119] The Ravens released Hester on December 13. View the most current statistical splits for Devin Hester, Wide Receiver, for the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens at The Football Database [116] Hester attributed his dismissal to the lingering toe-injury he sustained in the previous season. Hester missed the third game of the season after tearing cartilage in his ribs during the previous week. [6], During his youth, Hester enjoyed following the Dallas Cowboys.  (Anytime or The Windy City Flyer), Born: Hester thanked the Bears organization and fan base for their support throughout his time in Chicago. Read up on Devin Hester's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. Draft Team Chicago Bears. [134] Hester also appeared in a promotional video for the game. [7] Fred Taylor of the University of Florida was Hester's favorite athlete. All rights reserved. Devin Hester. He also adopted Sanders' signature touchdown dance, and showboating maneuvers, which he carried to his future NFL career.[6]. All rights reserved. [8][9] His success prompted his teammates to nickname him "Sugar Foot". Speed 4.41. Along with former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Dwight Stone, who wore number 20 during his eight-year stint in Pittsburgh, and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch, Hester was one of three wide receivers to wear a 20s jersey number since the NFL adopted the current uniform numbering system in 1973. Seattle Seahawks. [137] [81] Hester built his reputation around his kick returning abilities, but his kickoff-returning duties decreased significantly following the 2007 season finale. [19] He also returned a punt for a clutch 83-yard game-winning touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals to give the Bears the lead in a comeback win, and two kickoff returns in one game against the St. Louis Rams. Hester began his professional career in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears, who selected him in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 57th overall pick. He earned recognition from SuperPrep.com as the top high school prospect in Florida and Parade, who named Hester onto their All-American team. [81] Despite missing the three starts, Hester led the team with 757 receiving yards, and finished behind Greg Olsen in receptions. After Lovie Smith's firing on December 31, Hester stated that he considered retirement, though he tweeted that his consideration was not related to Smith. Here’s how the Ravens explained their decision today to cut return man Devin Hester after he misjudged a punt that led to a safety:. Career. Hester ended the 2013 season having averaged 27.7 kickoff return yards and 14.2 punt return yards,[103] while also leading the league in kickoff return yards with 1,442. [85] He played college football at Miami, 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. [70] In the following week, Hester totaled 87 yards on six receptions. Registered Agent is Devin Hester. On November 13, Hester returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Team Round PK(OVR) CHI: 2: 25(57) 2005 NCAA Football Stats. [22][32][33], Many fans speculated that Hester's speed and prior experience as a wide receiver would earn him a spot on the Bears' offense, similar to teammate Rashied Davis. You get 1 point for every 15 return yards which is why it might be good for hester, but im not sure. [97] In the season, Hester caught 23 passes, a career low, while only catching one touchdown, which occurred in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. [129] Hester is also cousins with Aaron Hester who played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. This is a Career Tribute to The Greatest Kick Returner of All Time, Devin Hester! Bruce advised Hester on route-running and basic wide receiver fundamentals. Please leave player and song suggestions! Do you have a sports website? [104], Hester became a free agent on March 11, 2014. "[50], Before the Bears' Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos, Todd Sauerbrun infamously stated that he would kick the ball to Hester. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Position Wide Receiver. [101] Against the Washington Redskins, Hester returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown for his 19th career return touchdown, tying Deion Sanders' record. Devin Hester. Weight 186. [122] Hester returned one kickoff for 20 yards and one punt for five yards against the Detroit Lions. While at Suncoast, he received All-America accolades, and he ranked second nationally in the long jump as a junior. Later, Hester returned a Chris Kluwe punt 64 yards for a touchdown, which set the all-time NFL record for combined kickoff and punt returns for touchdown with 14, passing Brian Mitchell. He ultimately led the league with 1,128 kick return yards that season. Devin Hester "You Are Ridiculous" Highlights | NFL Legends - YouTube. [26], Hester's feats in 2006 earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Awards[27] Draft: Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (57th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. [122] The Falcons defeated the Seahawks, 36–20. "[76] Hester was also selected to play in the 2009 Pro Bowl as a third alternate. Before he became a teenager, his mother was severely injured in a car accident, while his father died of cancer two years later. He especially idolized Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. [75] Lovie Smith commented on Hester at the end of the season by saying, "I know his returns dropped off a little bit this year, but his plate was full there for a while. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. [128] His brother Lenorris Jr., lived with Hester during his tenure with the Bears. HIGH SCHOOL: Suncoast…orginally signed with Miami in2002…widely regarded as one of the nation’s finest two-way play-ers…considered by most observers to be one of the best all-aroundprospects in the nation, regardless of position…one of the mostversatile recruits in the nation, he played extensively at runningback, receiver, defensive back and as a return man…a Parade All-American…a USA Today First-Team All-American…rated the no. [55], Hester finished the season with six kicks returned for touchdowns, which set a league record. BEHIND THE JERSEY NUMBER: DEVIN HESTER (October 7, 2014), Retrieved on December 19, 2014. [49] Rod Marinelli, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, placed a strong emphasis on kicking the ball away from Hester, saying, "kick the ball into Lake Michigan and make sure it (sinks) to the bottom. 1 receiver, Hester continuing to develop into all-around wide receiver, "Hester, Payne removed from injury report", "Bears beat Lions 37–23 to finish disappointing 7–9". [8][15] He was known as "Hurricane Hester" by his fans and teammates. While Lovie Smith dismissed the speculation, he played Hester as a wide receiver for one play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 17, 2006; he ran a curl route and was targeted by quarterback Rex Grossman, but the pass was too low and fell incomplete. Hester was given back his kick return duties, and returned two kicks for 100 yards including a run back of 68 yards. [108] During Week 3, Hester brought back a 62-yard punt for his 20th career touchdown return, breaking the record for career non-offensive touchdowns he previously shared with Deion Sanders. He then ended his career with the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks during the 2016 season. Devin Devorris Hester (* 4. On October 16, Hester returned a kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Team can reach postseason by winning final two regular-season games. Greatest Kick off/Punt returner ever. We think we have a happy medium now for him as a punt returner and continuing to develop as a receiver. He eventually lost his kick return duties to Danieal Manning, but began receiving more playing time as a wide receiver. He also failed to return a kick/punt for a touchdown, and ranked 22nd in punt return average during 2012. [53] The two touchdowns gave Hester the most kick returns for touchdowns in the Bears’ franchise history. On September 19, the regular season, Hester caught four passes for 77 yards and a one-handed catch for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Miami (FL) [7], 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. The team originally drafted Hester as a cornerback, but they intended to play him as a return specialist, following the retirement of Jerry Azumah and departure of Bobby Wade. Skip to main content. [72] David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune regarded Hester as the team's "biggest threat in the passing game". Devin Hester and Matt Forte were two of the Chicago Bears’ trademark players between 2006 and 2015. During the 2007 off-season, Hester won the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. School: Miami (FL) Position: WR/DB Draft: 2nd round, 57th overall of the 2006 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. The competition consisted of Hester running back and forth on a straight track to simulate laps, while the cheetah ran in a similar but separate track. Round 2. [117], On September 4, 2016, Hester agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. [74] Unlike his previous two seasons in the NFL, Hester did not record a single touchdown return[74] and only averaged 6.2 yards per punt return. [109] Hester was named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week for his accomplishments. He started the game on a high note for the Bears by returning the game's opening kick for a touchdown. Hester was in a relationship with Tamara James, a women's basketball player he met at the University of Miami. Sanders counseled, advised, and encouraged Hester. 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[10], Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hester was listed as the second best cornerback in the nation in 2002. Hester was the third leading scorer, behind running back Matt Forte and kicker Robbie Gould. Here you can recommend links and photos or discuss Devin Hester and the Bears. [24] It also marked the quickest touchdown scored in Super Bowl history as well as the quickest lead ever taken by any team,[24] though the latter record has since been surpassed by the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. [82] He told the Chicago Tribune that he plans on spending the offseason honing his receiving and returning skills by strengthening in his legs, especially to fully recover from the calf injury he sustained earlier. [57] Additionally, he amassed 299 yards on 20 receptions as a receiver, though he was often used as a decoy. [92] The rule change directly resulted in a higher number of touchbacks and fewer returns. Hester also participated in the 2002 CaliFlorida Bowl, where he returned a kick for an 80-yard touchdown. [66] The team later offered him a new four-year contract extension, worth over $40 million.[67]. [61] Nevertheless, Hester concluded the season with four Player of the Week Awards, giving him a franchise-high total of seven in his career, and an invitation to the 2008 Pro Bowl. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Hester announced his intentions to retire from professional football after the game. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. [115], On July 26, Hester was released by the Falcons. [71] Between Week 12 and 15, Hester caught 17 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown. On December 20 in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Hester scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler. 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. Summary. He is widely regarded as the greatest return specialist in NFL history, and was the first person to return the opening kick of the Super Bowl back for a touchdown. Devin Devorris Hester Devin Hester. 8 reminds us the soul has a mind of its own and lives on, no matter what. [63] He further voiced his displeasure with his current contract in a phone interview with the Chicago Tribune, commenting, "I can’t go out and play this year making $445,000. [59][60] He drew a 15-yard facemask penalty while attempting to fend off a would-be tackler in a game against the Saints, and received a $5,000 fine. Minnesota Vikings/Chicago Bears Box Score Sunday October 14, 2007, Lions face special threat in kick returner Devin Hester, Sauerbrun says Broncos won't kick away from Hester, Free agent-to-be Ayanbadejo focuses on his future, Hester sets NFL record with sixth return touchdown, Hester wins fourth player of week award of season, Early returns say Hester a runaway winner, Hester could be in mix for starting receiver spot in '08, Bears surprised by Hester's absence from camp, "Hester holds out as Bears open training camp", Hester ends two-day holdout, reports to training camp, Extent of Devin Hester's rib injury remains unclear, Lloyd to miss Sunday's game in Detroit with knee injury, NFL – Chicago Bears/Detroit Lions Box Score Sunday October 5, 2008, 10 things to take away from the Bears' victory, "Bears confident Hester will take next step as wide receiver", Veteran linebacker Briggs voted to fourth straight Pro Bowl, Does Hester have what it takes to be No. [17] The team originally drafted Hester as a cornerback, but they intended to play him as a return specialist, following the retirement of Jerry Azumah and departure of Bobby Wade. Devin Hester and Matt Forte to retire as Chicago Bears. [30] He finished the 2006 season by accumulating three touchdowns for 600 yards on 47 punt returns, and two touchdowns for 528 yards on 20 kick returns, thus making him one of the league’s most productive kick and punt returners. Hester also ran back two punts for 47 yards including a return of 42 yards. November 1982 in Riviera Beach, Florida) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer American-Foot His reputation has also been bolstered by EA Sports' Madden NFL 08, where Hester's perfect 100 speed rating made him the fastest player in the game's history. [130], Hester's successful rookie year drew him much publicity and popularity. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. [100] Four weeks later against the New York Giants, Hester passed Glyn Milburn for the most all-time kickoff return yards in franchise history with 4,643 yards. 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