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Devin Hester Biography

Devin Hester is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist born on November 4, 1982 in Riviera Beach, Florida. He set the record as the first person ever to return the opening kick of the Super Bowl back for a touchdown. He also holds the NFL record for most all-time return touchdowns (punt and kickoff combined) and most all-time punt return touchdowns.

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  • Devin Hester Age

    Devin is 39 years old as of 2021, he was born on 4 November 1982, in Riviera Beach, Florida, United States. He celebrates his birthday on November 4 every year.

    Devin Hester Height

    Devin stands at an estimated height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

    Devin Hester College/ Devin Hester Miami

    In 2003 Devin Hester joined the Miami Hurricanes football team, after enrolling at the University of Miami. In 2004, as a sophomore, he was named a first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and The Sporting News which earned him national recognition as a kick returner.

    Devin Hester attended Palm Beach Gardens High and later joined Suncoast High School where he played football as a cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back.

    Devin Hester Family

    Devin Hester was born to Juanita Brown and Lenorris Hester, Sr. although they divorced when he was a toddler. His mother was severely injured in a car accident, while his father died of cancer two years later. His mother remarried Derrick Brown.

    He has a brother Lenorris, Jr. who alongside his stepfather he credits for helping him escape depression and rebuild his life by introducing him to football.

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    Devin Hester Wife

    In 2010 Devin married  Zingha Walcott, an elementary school teacher. He was previously engaged to Tamara James, a women’s basketball player he met at the University of Miami and played professionally for the Washington Mystics but they later called off the engagement.

    Devin Hester Kids/ Devin Hester Children

    Devin has three sons Devin Jr., Drayton A. Hester and Denali HesterDevin Hester High School.

    Devin Hester Salary

    Back in 2016, he used to earn $1,000,000 as his annual salary.

    Devin Hester Net Worth

    Devin has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football wide receiver. Through his various sources of income, Devin has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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    Devin Hester Chicago Bears

    Devin began was selected in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears with the 57th overall pick, beginning his professional career in the National Football League. He was initially drafted as a corner back but was intended to play as a return specialist.

    Devin recorded six return touchdowns, including a punt return in his NFL debut, and a then-record tying 108-yard touchdown from a missed field goal against the New York Giants during his first thirteen weeks as a professional football player.

    Devin 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.

    During the 2006 superbowl he started the game on a high note for the Bears by returning the game’s opening kick for a touchdown. The feat was the first touchdown return of an opening kickoff in Super Bowl history.It also marked the quickest touchdown scored in Super Bowl history as well as the quickest lead ever taken by any team,though the latter record has since been surpassed by the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII.

    Devin Hester feats earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Awards and a trip to the 2007 Pro Bowl. At the end of the 2006 season he was named the NFC Player of the Month for December and was a finalist for 2006 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.

    At the end of the 2006 season he finished with 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.

    During the start of the 2007 season he was converted into a wide receiver in order to increase the number of opportunities he would receive during a game. He won the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award during the 2007 off-season.

    Devin Hester finished the 2007 season with six kicks returned for touchdowns, which set a league record, finishing fourth on the League’s all-time combined kick return list.

    Devin Hester Falcons

    On 20th Match 2014 Devin Hester signed a three-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons making his debut with five passes for 99 yards, helping lead the Falcons to a 37-34 Week 1 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints.

    In his third week, he 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 also recorded a rushing touchdown, forced fumble, and fumble recovery in the same game.

    For his accomplishments, he was named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week. He finished the season with 504 receiving yards from 38 receptions and led the NFL with 1,128 kick-off return yards and was selected to play in the 2015 Pro Bowl.

    Devin Hester Ravens

    Devin signed a one-year deal with Baltimore Ravens on 4th September 2016. He appeared in 12 games for the Ravens, where he was used exclusively on special teams recording 180 punt return yards and 466 kick return yards but failed to return a touchdown during the 2016 season. On 13th December 2017, he was released.

    Devin Hester Seahawks

    On 3rd January 2017, Devin Hester signed with the Seattle Seahawks making his debut for the Seahawks in the first round of the 2016–17 playoffs against the Detroit Lions. He returned one kickoff for 20 yards and one punt for five yards against the Detroit Lions. During the Divisional Round, he returned five kickoffs for 194 yards, including 78- and 50-yard runbacks against the Atlanta Falcons.

    Devin Hester Retired

    Devin Hester officially announced his retirement from the NFL on 12th December 2017. On 23rd April 2018 during a press conference at Halas Hall the Chicago Bears honored him alongside former teammate Matt Forte. They both signed ceremonially one-day contracts to retire as members of the Bears.

    Devin Hester Hall of Fame

    As of 2018 Devin is not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. People argue that argue that he should be inducted as the mission of Hall of Fame is to honor the game’s greatest players and Devin is one of the greatest player with a record of NFL most all-time return touchdowns (punt and kickoff combined) and most all-time punt return touchdowns and also being the first person ever to return the opening kick of the Super Bowl back for a touchdown.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Devin Hester

    Who is Devin Hester?

    Devin Hester is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist born on November 4, 1982 in Riviera Beach, Florida. He set the record as the first person ever to return the opening kick of the Super Bowl back for a touchdown. He also holds the NFL record for most all-time return touchdowns (punt and kickoff combined) and most all-time punt return touchdowns.

    How old is Devin Hester?

    Devin is 39 years old as of 2021, he was born on 4 November 1982, in Riviera Beach, Florida, United States.

    How tall is Devin Hester?

    Devin stands at an estimated height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

    What nationality is Devin Hester?

    Devin is an American national.

    Is Devin Hester married?

    Yes, In 2010 Devin married  Zingha Walcott, an elementary school teacher. He was previously engaged to Tamara James, a women’s basketball player he met at the University of Miami and played professionally for the Washington Mystics but they later called off the engagement.

    How much is Devin Hester worth?

    Devin has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football wide receiver.

    Is Devin Hester dead or alive?

    Devin is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where does Devin Hester live?

    Because of security reasons, Devin has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of hishouse.

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