Devin Hester
Devin Hester is a professional football receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
Fast Facts
- Born: November 4, 19821
- Birthplace: Riviera Beach, Florida 1
- Height: 5'11"1
- Weight: 190 lbs1
- Jersey: #231
- College: Miami (Florida)1
- NFL Draft: 57th overall in 2006 (Chicago Bears)2
- Two-time Pro Bowl selection2
NFL Career
Devin Hester was drafted by the Bears in 2006. During his first season, Hester set a league record for most kickoff returns for touchdowns by a rookie with six. In two separate games, Hester returned two touchdowns against one team, a feat only six other players have ever accomplished. Hester also returned a missed field goal 108 yards to score a touchdown against the New York Giants.2
Hester played for the Bears in Super Bowl XLII, returning the game's opening kickoff for a touchdown. However, the Bears would go on to lose to the Indianapolis Colts.2
NFL Records
- Most touchdown returns in a season - (6) (2006, 2007)
- Most touchdown kick and punt returns in a season - (6) (2007)
- Most touchdown returns as a rookie (6) - (2006)
- Most touchdown returns in one game (2) (Tied with six others)
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