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Sports Illustrated, December 3, 2007 issue. As for the rest of the nominees, here you go: BREAKING: The Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2022 have been unveiled. The Redskins have been wary of Devin Hester hurting them in the return game. By the end of his NFL career in 2017, Hester held 10 NFL records, with his 20 return touchdowns still being the most ever. He released a statement on March 5, 2014 that the Bears did not intend to re-sign him. His parents separated when he was a toddler. [23] It also marked the quickest touchdown scored in Super Bowl history as well as the quickest lead ever taken by any team,[23] though the latter record has since been surpassed by the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. He also adopted Sanders' signature touchdown dance, and showboating maneuvers, which he carried to his future NFL career.[6]. [78] Hester returned to play in the Bears season finale against the Detroit Lions, catching three passes for 75 yards. A punt and kickoff returner is rarely the first to make a name for himself, but Devin Hester managed to do just that. No, not because they won, but because it started out with one of the most electric ways to score an opening kickoff return for a touchdown by Devin Hester. [135] In 2013, Hester outran a cheetah in a race sponsored by National Geographic at Busch Gardens Tampa. [79] Hester built his reputation around his kick returning abilities, but his kickoff-returning duties decreased significantly following the 2007 season finale. Found inside Page 213The ultimate purpose of a kickoff return is to score or advance the ball as Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears, returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. Found insideAgainst the St. Louis Rams in 2006, Hester returned not one but two kickoffs for touchdowns, one for 94 yards and the other for 96. Percy Harvin peeks out over the 27-yard mark at 27.2 and then there's Patterson, 3 full yards per return . He earned recognition from SuperPrep.com as the top high school prospect in Florida and Parade, who named Hester onto their All-American team. For thegame, had 2 kickoffs for 129 yards and 2 punts returns for minus-3 yards.Added 1 tackle. Eric Metcalf. [5] His step-father, Derrick Brown, and brother, Lenorris Jr., helped Hester escape his depression and rebuild his life by introducing him to football. [121], On December 12, 2017 Hester officially announced his retirement from the NFL. It didn't happen according to plan, but No. Devin Hester, who emerged as perhaps the best returner in NFL history during his eight-year Bears career, was one of 122 modern-era players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. Found inside the arms of Devin Hester at the 8-yard line. Hester returned the ball 92 yards for a touchdown and the only opening kickoff return for a touchdown in Super. We need to compare that to average, and taking out Hester's returns, and looking at the punt and kick returns by everyone else, the average is 0.40 points per game from return touchdowns from . [114] Hester attributed his dismissal to the lingering toe-injury he sustained in the previous season. Hester recently joined 670 The Score host Laurence Holmes for an interview, where he stated his Hall of Fame case. 9. During the 2007 off-season, Hester won the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. Found inside3 PUNT RETURNER DEVIN HESTER CHICAGO BEARS (20062013) ATLANTA FALCONS led the league in punt return yards (600) and punts returned for touchdowns (3). [126] Raised in a Christian household, Hester brings a Bible to every game he plays. 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. Regardless, the Bears won both NFC playoffs rounds, and advanced to Super Bowl XLI to play the Indianapolis Colts. Devin Hester is at 24.9, Darren Sproles is at 25.2, and Jacoby Jones is at 27.0. Found inside Page 197Which Devin? Given our context, things seem clear enough. Above I indicated that Devin Hester scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XLI, and that has a Devin Hester announced his retirement on Tuesday, putting an official end to the greatest career a return man has ever had in NFL history. [131] Also, Hester was invited to throw the ceremonial opening pitch and sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at the Chicago Cubs' 2007 home opener. [119] He debuted for the Seahawks in the first round of the 201617 playoffs against the Detroit Lions. He was also a fan of the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson era. [123] On September 22, 2021 Hester was nominated in his first year of eligibility to be inducted into the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame class.[124]. Found inside ever with two receiving touchdowns in the first quarter of his first game. WAS HURI 444 Many Happy Returns: In Week 3, Atlanta's Devin Hester became [24] Following the kick, the Colts did not kick the ball directly to Hester, significantly limiting the Bears return efforts. Found inside Page 60At the same time, there have never been as many punts returned for touchdowns as in the recent era. (Likely future Hall of Famer Devin Hester, Found inside Page 60At the same time, there have never been as many punts returned for touchdowns as in the recent era. (Likely future Hall of Famer Devin Hester, 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. [71] He concluded the season by catching 51 passes for a team high 665 yards. "[62] Adam Schefter believed that the Bears were 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. [118], Hester signed with the Seattle Seahawks on January 3, 2017. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Found insideKickoff return sensation Devin Hester returned a blocked field goal 78 yards for a touchdown, while Roscoe Parrish returned a punt 72 yards to the end zone. All Rights Reserved. Devin Hester officially announced his NFL retirement on Tuesday after 11 years as the most feared return specialist in NFL history. On November 13, Hester returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Hester entered the game tied with Eric Metcalf for tops on the all-time list for punt return touchdowns. Devin Devorris Hester Sr.[1] (born November 4, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). [70] David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune regarded Hester as the team's "biggest threat in the passing game". [127] His brother Lenorris Jr., lived with Hester during his tenure with the Bears. Two weeks later, Hester caught three balls for 86 yards from Jay Cutler, and returned a kick 46 yards in a 3126 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Arizona is playing like the most complete team in the NFL right nowproof that not everything in football needs to make sense on paper. [50] Keith Olbermann, a commentator for NBC Sunday Night Football, awarded Sauerbrun with the dubious "Worst Person in the NFL Award" for kicking the ball to Hester and failing to tackle him. Hester was given back his kick return duties, and returned two kicks for 100 yards including a run back of 68 yards. There it Is: Justin Fields Will Start On Sunday, Bulls Are Hopeful on a Mid-November Return for Coby White, Report: Initial Belief After Early Tests Suggest David Montgomerys Knee Injury is a Hyperextension, But MRI Coming Monday, Matt Nagy Takes the Longest, Most Tortured Route to Admitting Bill Lazor Called Plays Today, Soldier Fields Day at the Lake: BEARS 24, LIONS 14, David Montgomery Leaves Bears-Lions Game Early With Apparent Knee Injury (UPDATES), Watch Justin Fields Drop Dimes and Damien Williams Score a TD. Devin Devorris Hester, a Chicago Bears legend for his excellence as a return specialist, is up for Hall of Fame nomination. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. Mitchell remains the all-time leader in kickoff return yards (14,014), punt return yards (4,999), and combined postseason return yards (1,214). [95] In the season, Hester caught 23 passes, a career low, while only catching one touchdown, which occurred in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. After seeing Devin Hester break the individual NFL record for the most punt return touchdowns with his 11th TD, it is a good time to look back at some of the other great special teams players . Devin Hester set the NFL's all-time record for punt return touchdowns earlier this season, when he broke off a 69-yarder against Carolina. Howard, the 1991 Heisman trophy winner, is the only return man to win the Super Bowl MVP. As a return specialist, he amassed 564 yards on punt returns, while averaging 17.1 yards per return and scored three touchdowns. Well, he did it anyways. [8] During his freshman year, Hester returned an opening kick for a 98-yard touchdown against the Florida Gators. Devin Hester is the first rookie in NFL history to return the opening kickoff in the Super Bowl.Unforgettable Chicago Sports Moments: http://sportsmockery.co. In 2013, Hester founded the Anytime 23 Empowerment Center Inc., a non-profit organization that serves as a positive, nurturing and safe environment for kids ages 618. Hester concluded the season with a 64-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 55-yard touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints. [138], American football wide receiver and kick returner, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (. BEHIND THE JERSEY NUMBER: DEVIN HESTER (October 7, 2014), Retrieved on December 19, 2014. [63] After receiving a $30,000 fine for not attending two days of training, Hester returned to the team's camp. Found inside Page 31SINGLE SEASON 1 Jack Christiansen Rick Upchurch Devin Hester Patrick Peterson 5 Returns. for. Touchdowns. CAREER 4 4 4 4 1 Josh Cribbs Leon Washington 3 His 14 punt return touchdowns is also an NFL record. On December 20 in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Hester scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler. As NFL teams started to kick to Hester, he would make them pay with jaw-dropping . [80] 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. Found inside Page 194PR Devin Hester returned a punt 89 yards for a TD breaking Gale Sayers' career record for return TDs (8). 10/21: New England beat Miami 49-28. His candidacy is unique though because he never caught on at a position on defense or offense. Hester announced his intentions to retire from professional football after the game. ; Gale Sayers. Hester has assisted his family financially in helping them rebuild their home. In the following weeks Hester began to develop a rapport with Cutler and amassed 634 receiving yards and three touchdowns through the first ten weeks of the season. On October 17, Hester returned two punts for 93 yards and an 89-yard touchdown, in a 2320 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The punt return came less than five minutes after Hester set up a Matt Forte touchdown run . On October 16, Hester returned a kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Bleacher Nation is a private media site, and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. Found inside Page 469Cutler later added 2 TD passes: 67 yards to Johnny Knox and 15 yards to Devin Hester. Second-half: Hester returned opening kickoff 79 yards 5 yards short Ever since his record-breaking performance against the Rams, Hester has been offered marketing opportunities from Nike, soft drink, and cell phone companies. Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears has tied Hall of Fame cornerback/return man Deion Sanders' NFL record of 19 total returns for a touchdown. The Tribune offers a peek behind the curtain with an . Hester returned three punts for scores in 2010, two punts and one kickoff for TDs in 2011 and one punt for a touchdown in 2013. Widely regarded as the best return specialist in the history of football, he holds two NFL records for the most all-time return touchdowns and punt return touchdowns in addition to being . "[48], Before the Bears' Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos, Todd Sauerbrun infamously stated that he would kick the ball to Hester. Found inside Page 24puNT aNd ruN dEviN hESTEr When a team scores, a place kicker kicks the ball This gives players a chance to return kicks for touchdowns by running with In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. [85][86], Hester finished the season with 40 receptions for 475 yards and four touchdowns. He voiced interest in continuing his career in the NFL for the 2016 season once he has fully recovered. [36] His teammates and coaches have also praised Hester. [122] The Chicago Bears honored both Hester and former teammate Matt Forte on April 23, 2018 during a press conference at Halas Hall. 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He recorded 180 punt return yards and 466 kick return yards but failed to return a touchdown during the 2016 season. Found insideDevin Hester. Hester's presence in the return game completely transformed the Bears during his rookie season in 2006. He recorded six return touchdowns. [81], During the off-season, Hester worked on his speed and conditioning by prioritizing running over weight training. [26][30] Even without taking an offensive snap prior to Week 14, Hester was the Bears' second leading scorer, behind kicker Robbie Gould. [47] 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. It was the tenth punt return for touchdown of his career, tying Eric Metcalf's record for the most punt return touchdowns in a career. Hester entered the game tied with Eric Metcalf for tops on the all-time list for punt return touchdowns. [82] Bears offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, gave Hester the opportunity to work with Isaac Bruce, who was part of Martz's "Greatest Show on Turf". [115], On September 4, 2016, Hester agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Trey Lance is San Francisco's new signal caller after Jimmy Garoppolo exited Sunday's contest with a calf injury. Devin Hester Kick/Punt Returner 14 punt return TD, 5 kick return TD, 4x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro Nobody, and I mean nobody, made more of a career out of being a special teams weapon than Devin Hester. For some time Matson held the NFL record with nine return touchdowns. Devin Devorris Hester, a Chicago Bears legend for his excellence as a return specialist, is up for Hall of Fame nomination. 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. But when you throw in the breath-taking highlights, explore how his presence made opposing coaches tweak their game plans in multiple facets, and mention how Hesters dominance in the return game helped push the NFL to change up the rules, his entrance into the Hall of Fame should be only a matter of time. CHICAGO (AP) Devin Hester, the spectacular speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. [40] Hester, who originally played as a wide receiver at the University of Miami, was initially hesitant about making the switch to offense, as he wished to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders. Found inside Page 50Many Happy Returns Devin Hester was an electric punt returner. With 14 punt returns for touchdowns to his name, Hester is far and away the punt return Also in the same game, Hester recorded a rushing touchdown, forced fumble and fumble recovery. [109] He was also selected to play in the 2015 Pro Bowl. One of those touchdowns was a 108-yard return on a missed field goal attempt. Devin Hester of the Atlanta Falcons set an NFL record with the 20th touchdown return of his career when he brought back a second-quarter punt 62 yards for a TD against Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Found inside Page 241LOACHMARR RACYBUTTS HINEYQUARTERS TATTERS STELLARI STEELEAWAY JARCLAY GOOZLEDUCK 12-20-10: Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears sets an NFL record of 14-return It'll officially go down as a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown, but as you'll . Hester set an NFL record with his 20th return for a touchdown, Ryan threw for 286 yards and three TDs, and Jones hauled in nine passes for 161 yards and a couple of scores to lead the Falcons past . He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. [137] The organization was later renamed to "Devin Hester Foundation". On special teams, scoredhis fourth touchdown on a kick return, taking the opening kickoff back 100yards for a score. Devin Hester played wide receiver and as a return specialist holds the record for the most all-time return touchdowns and most all-time punt return touchdowns. [66] He returned to the field in the team's Week 4 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he caught his first touchdown of the season. [8][9] His success prompted his teammates to nickname him "Sugar Foot". Eric Metcalf is second on that career list with 10. No need to hesitate. Hester is first-ballot Hall of Fame worthy. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 122 modern-era nominees for enshrinement in the Class of 22, but one name stands out among the rest. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The change was a result of a player safety initiative to reduce injuries during kick-offs. Found inside Page 458Most kick returns for a touchdown Devin Hester (U.S.A.) set the NFL record for the most combined kick return touchdowns, with 17. Hester had 12 punt return [102], Hester became a free agent on March 11, 2014. [132] Along with teammates Rex Grossman and Tommie Harris, Hester appeared on the February 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids. [129], Hester's successful rookie year drew him much publicity and popularity. [8][15] He was known as "Hurricane Hester" by his fans and teammates. [2][3][4], Devin Hester was born to Juanita Brown and Lenorris Hester Sr. in Riviera Beach, Florida. [133] Hester also appeared in a promotional video for the game. Jones' career was also marred by controversy, missing the entire 2007 season due to a suspension and all of the 2009 season after he was released by the Cowboys due to . Find out what the Hall of Famer had to say about his record falling. He holds NFL records with 19 kick-return touchdowns, 14 punt-return TDs and 20 return touchdowns. Hester played 11 seasons in the NFL, eight of which were with the Bears. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. Hester was the third leading scorer, behind running back Matt Forte and kicker Robbie Gould. The Rebels could not to contain the Crimson Tide's explosive offense, but the secret to success comes from Bama's alignment in this go-to goal line set. Squat by Hester. "[104], Hester signed a three-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 20, 2014. But why wait? Devin Hester touchdown. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Against the 49ers on Sunday, Cohen pulled of the kind of return that likely reminded Chicagoans of the Hester era. [89], Prior to the 2011 season, the NFL passed a new rule that moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line from the 30-yard line. [103] Phil Emery, the Bears' general manager, commented on Hester's legacy, stating, "While Devin has redefined the pinnacle standard of the return position in the NFL, the memories and contributions he has given us cannot be measured by stats or numbers. Hester averaged 11.7 yards per punt return with 14 touchdowns. [25], Hester's feats in 2006 earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Awards[26] Hester became the first football player in the Miami Hurricanes' recent history to play as member of the special, offensive, and defensive teams. Devin Hester retires as the NFL's career leader in combined kickoff and punt returns for touchdowns. Percy Harvin peeks out over the 27-yard mark at 27.2 and then there's Patterson, 3 full yards per return . That's not an opinion borne out of a view through Bear goggles. Devin Hester ended with a forced fumble, fumble recovery, a twenty-yard rushing touchdown, a twenty-yard catch, and his record-setting punt return for a touchdown. Take a bow, Devin. Devin Hester Breaks NFL Record With 20th Career Return Touchdown (VIDEO) By Chris Greenberg. He played the best game of the season on October 25, 2009 against the Cincinnati Bengals, catching eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. [7] Fred Taylor of the University of Florida was Hester's favorite athlete. No. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Significance: Hester had nearly broken a kickoff return for touchdown earlier in this contest, and he took this one to the house, breaking the NFL's punt return for touchdowns record with his 11th. [107] Hester was named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week for his accomplishments. However, Newton completed 27 of 46 passes for 374 yards, 1 touchdown and an 83.1 passer rating while also rushing for 35 yards and two TDs on eight carries, and the score was 34-29 . Hester was a first-team All-Pro return man right out of the gateliterally: he scored an 84-yard punt return touchdown in his first ever NFL regular season game against the Packers in Week 1 . He had 14 return touchdowns on punts . Found inside Page 139Hester scored another touchdown on special teams when he returned a punt 82 five kickoff- return touchdowns (9th), and 11.7-yard punt- DEVIN HESTER 139. Bruce advised Hester on route-running and basic wide receiver fundamentals. That touchdown was special because it broke Deion "Prime Time . [87][88] Hester was ranked 32nd best player in the League in a poll where active NFL players ranked their top 100 peers. Other first-year eligible players include receivers Steve Smith, Ande Johnson, and Anquan Boldin, offensive linemen Jake Long and Nick Mangold, pass-rushers DeMarcus Ware and Robert Mathis, nose tackle Vince Wilfork, and ballhawk cornerback Antonio Cromartie. 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. ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide receiver Devin Hester #17 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a punt for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 18, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Found inside Page 221The kickoff and punt returns of Devin Hester set NFL records and thrilled fans not before Hester returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. Players with the most punt return touchdowns in NFL history as of January 2021. While at Suncoast, he received All-America accolades, and he ranked second nationally in the long jump as a junior. Hester also rushed the football 36 times for 116 yards and 1 . Exit Full Screen. During his 11-year career, Hester set an NFL record with 20 total return touchdowns, 14 punt return touchdowns and the most return touchdowns in a single-season with six. Found inside Page 48As Devin Hester returned his second kick return for a touchdown, the place erupted with yelling and applauding, nearly blowing the roof off. [56] His play on offense received mixed commentary. [6] Later, Hester married Zingha Walcott, an elementary school teacher, in 2010. [49] Hester, who had not returned a kick for a touchdown in almost a month, responded by returning a punt and kickoff for touchdowns. Devin Hester capped a record-breaking rookie season by becoming the first player in NFL history to return the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl for a touchdown. Hester tried to be involved in the offense. 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