Sports Illustrated, December 3, 2007 issue. Devin Hester was born in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA on Thursday, November 4, 1982 (Millennials Generation). He played college … Regarding his nationality, he is an American and is of black ethnicity.At his early age, his parents went through a divorce and later his mother faced a car accident where she was brutally injured.
60 Lance Louis | and a trip to the 2007 Pro Bowl.
Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Hester was in a relationship with Tamara James, a women's basketball player he met at the University of Miami.
In a game against Duke University in 2005, Hester broke six tackles while returning an 81-yard punt. 36 Josh Bullocks | 31 Josh Moore | Hester also ran back 2 punts for 47 yards including a return of 42 yards. Raised in a Christian household, Hester brings a Bible to every game he plays. [14][15] Following his record-breaking game during Week 14, opposing teams exercised additional caution when allowing Hester to return kicks. [46] Additionally, he amassed 299 yards on twenty receptions as a receiver, though he was often used as a decoy. Hester attended Suncoast High School, where he played football as a cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back. [19], Hester's feats in 2006 earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Awards[20] [72], During the off-season, Hester worked on his speed and conditioning by prioritizing running over weight training. "[53] Adam Schefter believes that the Bears are puzzled over how Hester should be classified (as a wide receiver or a return specialist of such a star caliber), and be offered a contract accordingly. [21] After the 2006 season ended, he was named the NFC Player of the Month for December and was a finalist for 2006 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. After the 2006 season, he was voted to receive the team's Brian Piccolo Award, which is given to a player who possesses a good character and work ethic.[31]. 92 Stephen Paea | [69] Hester returned to play in the Bears season finale against the Detroit Lions, catching three passes for 75 yards. 53 Nick Roach | 27 Major Wright | Click here for more information. 32 Kahlil Bell | Devin Hester’s son is making his father proud on the football field. He earned recognition from SuperPrep.com as the top high school prospect in Florida, and Parade, who named Hester onto their All-American team. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Devin Hester of the Seattle Seahawks [89] Along with teammates Rex Grossman and Tommie Harris, Hester appeared on the February 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids. His birth sign is Sagittarius. Although NFL rules generally require wide receivers to wear jersey numbers in the 10-19 and 80-89 range, players who later change positions are allowed to keep their previous number, as long as it isn't within the 50-79 range for eligible receiver purposes. [4] Hester’s family resides in Florida and was struck by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. After completing high school, Hester enrolled at the University of Miami, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2003 to 2005. Shortly after losing Super Bowl XLI, Hester and special teams coach Dave Toub spent a significant amount of time working on new return strategies and formations. Deion Sanders counseled, advised, and encouraged Hester. After completing high school, Hester enrolled at the University of Miami.
[4], 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. 89 Matt Spaeth | [51], Prior to the beginning of the 2008 season, Hester stated that he would not attend the Bears' summer camp unless the team offered him a new contract. [3] His step-father, Derrick Brown, and brother, Lenorris, Jr., helped Hester escape his depression and rebuild his life by introducing him to football.
79 Levi Horn | His ability to thrust laterally and break away from pursuers made him one of the nation's most dangerous return specialists.