Devin Hester Jr. is the son of former NFL star Devin Hester. He is only in his early teens, but his seasoned football talent is far beyond his years. Maybe genes! Devin Jr. is the eldest of three children of the former Bears return specialist and four-time Pro Bowler. His eldest son is not the only one who shares his passion for football. Well, his second son, Dray, has a lot more to contribute.
Dray has loved the game since he was a kid and now has NFL caliber skills. Devin Devorris Hester Sr. is a retired American football player who played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Bears, Falcons, Ravens, and Seahawks. Hester was a second-round pick of the Chicago Bears (57th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was drafted the same year as notable NFL players Reggie Bush, Antonio Cromartie, Mario Williams, Vince Young, and Jay Cutler.
He was drafted as a cornerback but excelled as a kick returner and later as a wide receiver. The return specialist is the first and only player to score a touchdown on the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl. Devin is considered one of the best return specialists in the NFL, having led the league in punts twice (2006 and 2010) and kickoff returns twice (2013 and 2014). According to Spotrac, the Miami Hurricanes alum earned $29.266 million during his NFL career.
Devin Hester Jr. Age and Wikipedia: How Old is Devin Hester’s Son?
Devin Hester Jr., Hester’s eldest son, takes up his father’s legacy and aspires to become a famous football player. He was born on November 9, 2009. He will be 15 years old in 2024. His age is just a number when you consider his potential as a soccer player, because of his former professional player father, who trained him.
Unlike his NFL great father, he doesn’t have a Wikipedia page yet, but his good game and potential future NFL career may lead to one. Hester posts on Instagram under the username @speed_demon752 and uses the nickname DJ. Devin and Zingha Hester (née Walcott) have three children, the eldest being him. His younger brother (second child), Dray Hester, nicknamed Ankle Bully, was born on August 30, 2012, and is now 11 years old.
Denali Hester, the youngest, was born on March 10, 2018, and will be five years old in 2024. Devin Jr. three years younger than Dray, and eight years younger than Denali. He often shares pictures of his younger brother and parents on Instagram.
Devin Hester Jr. Committed to Furman Paladins
Devin Hester Jr., a 2024 Cedar Shoals High School senior from Athens, Georgia, has committed to the Furman University football program. He wore jersey number 19 and played wide receiver there. Besides football, he played varsity basketball and baseball, but the former had captured his heart. Devin, who stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 meters) and weighs 165 pounds, verbally committed to Furman University on June 22, 2023. After six months, he signed a letter of intent to play college football with the Furman Paladins on December 20, 2023.
He chose Furman over Wake Forest, Dartmouth, Kent State, Liberty, Appalachian State, Eastern Michigan, and Georgia Southern. Devin Jr., unlike most children of NFL players who took an interest in football at an early age, never expected to acquire a love for the game. Instead, he competed in high school track and field events. He participated in the Loch Johnson Invitational, the GHSA 4A State Championships, and the North Oconee FAT All-Comers Meet. As a junior, he ran 11.07 for 100 meters and jumped 20-9.5 meters.
Earlier in the interview, the former Atlanta Falcons star said that his oldest son, Devin Jr., isn’t very interested in football, but his second son, Dray, is. She also said that she appreciates her son’s chosen professional path, no matter what. In September 2023, he posted on Instagram that his son, Devin, approached him and begged to play football, and in his first game, he had two sacks and four tackles.
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