Devin Hester Bio & College Career

About Devin Hester

Devin Hester was a wide receiver and return specialist who played eleven seasons in the NFL, primarily for the Chicago Bears (2006–2013). Born on November 4, 1982, in Riviera Beach, Florida, he attended the University of Miami from 2003 to 2005, where he earned first-team All-American honors in 2004. Chicago selected him in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Originally a defensive back in college, Hester was converted to wide receiver after his rookie year. He is best known for returning the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown. He finished his career with an NFL-record 20 return touchdowns, including 14 on punt returns. A four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro, Hester also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks before retiring in December 2017. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

Updated: Oct 13, 2026

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