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United States Devin Hester has transitioned from an NFL return specialist and wide receiver to an inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Devin Hester, along with three other NFL players, signed on as endorsers for Vita Coco coconut water. They were featured in Vita Coco's U.S. campaign, appearing in billboard, radio, digital media, and in-store advertisements.
Hester signed a shoe and apparel deal with Under Armour in 2008. He also appeared in commercials for the brand in 2008 and 2009.
Devin Hester partnered with PointsBet, discussing his NFL career and post-playing days.
Hester participated in a 'Man vs. Cheetah' race sponsored by National Geographic at Busch Gardens Tampa in 2013, to see if he could outrun a cheetah.
Devin Devorris Hester Sr., born on November 4, 1982, in Riviera Beach, Florida, is recognized as one of the most impactful return specialists in National Football League (NFL) history. He attended Suncoast High School, where he excelled in football across multiple positions, including cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back. His athletic prowess was further showcased in track and field, where he earned All-America accolades and achieved significant success in long jump. Hester continued his multi-faceted athletic career at the University of Miami, playing college football from 2003 to 2005. At Miami, he became the first player in recent history to participate in offense, defense, and special teams, earning the nickname “Anytime” and making a significant mark as a kick returner.
Hester was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the 57th overall pick. Initially drafted as a cornerback, his exceptional skills as a return specialist quickly became apparent. In his rookie season, he recorded six return touchdowns, including a punt return in his NFL debut and a 108-yard touchdown from a missed field goal. He famously returned the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown, a feat that remains unique in Super Bowl history. His electrifying performances earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Awards and a Pro Bowl selection in 2007. Later in his career with the Bears, he transitioned to wide receiver, demonstrating versatility by catching 51 passes for a team-high 665 yards in the 2008 season.
Throughout his 11-season NFL career, Hester also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks. He holds the NFL record for most all-time return touchdowns with 20 (14 punts, 5 kickoffs, 1 missed field goal) and most all-time punt return touchdowns with 14. He was selected to the NFL All-Decade Teams for both the 2000s and 2010s, underscoring his consistent excellence. Hester retired officially in 2017 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024, becoming the first primary return specialist to receive this honor. His career fundamentally altered how teams approached special teams, highlighting the value of return specialists in the league.
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