Devin Hester Jr. is the son of former NFL star Devin Hester. He is just in his early adolescence, but his seasoned football talents are much above his years. Probably the genes! Devin Jr. is the eldest of three kids of the former Bears return specialist and four-time Pro Bowler. His eldest kid is not the only one who shares his passion for football. Well, his second child, Dray, has much more to contribute.
Dray has a liking with 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 the Chicago Bears’ second-round choice (57th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was drafted in the same year as renowned NFL players Reggie Bush, Antonio Cromartie, Mario Williams, Vince Young, and Jay Cutler.
He was chosen as a cornerback but excelled as a kick returner and then as a wide receiver. The return specialist is the first and only player to score a touchdown on the Super Bowl’s opening kickoff. Devin is regarded as one of the best return specialists in the NFL, having led the league in punt return yards two times (2006 and 2010) and kickoff return yards twice (2013 and 2014). According to Spotrac, the Miami Hurricanes alum made $29.266 million throughout his NFL career.
Devin Hester Jr.’s Age and Wikipedia: How Old is Devin Hester’s Son?
Devin Hester Jr., Hester’s eldest son, takes on his father’s legacy and aims to be a well-known football player. He was born on November 9, 2009. He will be 15 years old in 2024. His age is simply a number when you consider his potential as a football player, owing to his former professional player father, who trains him.
Unlike his NFL great father, he does not yet have a Wikipedia page, but his good games and potential future NFL career may lead to one. Hester posts on Instagram under the username @speed_demon752 and goes under the moniker DJ. Devin and Zingha Hester (née Walcott) have three kids, the eldest of whom is him. His younger brother (second-born), Dray Hester, dubbed Ankle Bully, was born on August 30, 2012, and is currently 11 years old.
Denali Hester, the youngest, was born on March 10, 2018, and will be five in 2024. Devin Jr. is roughly three years younger than Dray, and eight years younger than Denali. He often shares photos of his younger brothers and parents on Instagram.
Devin Hester Jr. Committed to Furman Paladins
Devin Hester Jr., a 2024 Cedar Shoals High School student from Athens, Georgia, has committed to Furman University’s football program. He wears jersey number 19 and plays wide receiver there. Aside from football, he plays varsity basketball and baseball, but the former has captured his heart. Devin, who measures 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 selected Furman over Wake Forest, Dartmouth, Kent State, Liberty, Appalachian State, Eastern Michigan, and Georgia Southern. Devin Jr., unlike many NFL players’ kids who have been interested 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 interviews, the former Atlanta Falcons star said that his eldest kid, Devin Jr., was not very interested in football, but his second son, Dray, was. He also said that he appreciated his son’s chosen professional path, whatever it may be. 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.
