Devin Hester: The Greatest Return Man in NFL History

Devin Hester is widely recognized as the greatest return specialist in NFL history - and one of its most versatile talents. But at times during his Hall of Fame football career, Hester’s versatility was accompanied by questions about his ideal fit on the field. In this excerpt from Devin Hester’s “Road to Canton,” Hester shares how he came to accept his destiny: a game-breaker as unique as any in the history of the sport.

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[LiliesPhillies]

Teams literally refused to kick to him. Beast

[FordFitness-fk]

Devin Hester was the first player to have a 100 speed in madden

[krismatic]

It was a privilege watching Devin Hester play. I will never forget watching the opening kick-off for a TD against the Colts. 1 in a million. The greatest of all-time.

[Ghostk]

Hester in the Hall Of Fame... I feel old now lol

[MrFacon]

I went to elementary school with Deebo. We played for JFK Middle School in Rivera Beach, FL. Devin was dunking a basketball in 8th grade! We played toss up and tackle in elementary school and we couldn't catch him. I've watched him destroy track meets and set records. Bro, I love you and am so proud of you. Where we from, you don't make it like many but growing up in Rivera Beach... It says so much about your brother, Pooh and your mother. All of our coaches acting as father figures and your extended brothers including myself. We know you idolized Deion and wanted to walk in his footsteps. You did that fam! We love you bro! Thanks for allowing to say I grew up, played ball and was a friend of Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Wearing beast ❤

[jamanicoxon]

To have Deion say you’re the best to do it says

[NickThree]

Another GOAT that changed the game that just so happened to play for a Chicago team. Oh yeah, he also wore #23. Thanks for the memories, Devin. 🐻👇🏻

[FlashYxHendrx]

I remember that kickoff return touchdown in the Super Bowl like it was yesterday. Had everyone in my family screaming! Appreciate you D Hester!!

[j]

that rookie year was ridiculous i couldn't believe what i was watching then he turned around and did it again his second year

[samjsims]

Been a fan 50 years of the game and there's no one like this guy

[heezded]

Devin Hester was a class act. I met him once in a Golden Corral during his rookie year when I was in 6th grade and I was so nervous when I saw him, but he was kind enough to sign an autograph for me. He literally made my year 😅

[jholmes]

Kickers salaries went up because of this man... He literally put food on the kickers tables... 😅

[ryan__walls]

As a Steelers fan Devin Hester was incredible awesome phenomenal player to watch cause he didn't disappoint in the NFL!

[charlesgorman]

One of my favorite nfl players growing up

[andrew]

I had so many good times watching him at Soldier Field in my 20s.... it was unbelievable... #23 is an absolute legend

Chicago loves you ❤️

[noskillant]

I used to get chills when i was younger watching this man touch the ball. Greatest returner in the history of the league.

[theylove_juice]

I was born in 84... These dudes who came thru Chicago like Hester, MJ, Rose, etc... it's been truly a blessing witnessing this man!!!!

[zozoridgenal]

We literally couldn’t score. He was our offense some days. Even if he didn’t score he changed the field position because no one wanted to kick to him or he got us in the red zone

[CaptainDLC]

As a Chicago native and lifelong Bears fan congrats Devin Hester! Well deserved, there was always such anticipation during every single kickoff and punt return during those seasons he played for the Bears, you literally felt like he was going to score every time if the ball was kicked to him.

[PoppaMikeMusic]

My favorite player as a kid, I was 10 years old watching the Super Bowl when he took it back on the opening kickoff 💪🏽