NFL Football 2011

NFL 2011 - Thank Devin Hester
Devin Hester

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl return specialist DEVIN HESTER continues to bring fans to the edge of their seats every time he touches the ball.

Last year, Hester averaged 17.1 yards per punt return, the highest mark in NFL history (minimum 30 attempts).

"He's a special player," says Chicago head coach LOVIE SMITH. "He's to the point now where every time he touches the football, you think he can score."

Player Team Year Punt Returns Yards Punt Return Avg
Source: NFL
Devin HesterChicago20103356417.10
Jermaine LewisBaltimore20003657816.10
Devin HesterChicago20074265115.50
Speedy DuncanSan Diego19653046415.47
Billy JohnsonHouston19773553915.40

 

Hester also recorded three punt-return touchdowns in 2010 and is tied with ERIC METCALF (10) for the most punt-return touchdowns in NFL history.

"The success is from those 10 other guys," says Hester about his teammates on the return unit. "I love them. All the glory goes to them."

Player Career Punt Return TDs
Source: NFL
Devin Hester10
Eric Metcalf10
Brian Mitchell9
Jack Christiansen8
Rick Upchurch8
Desmond Howard8

 

In his career, Devin Hester has 14 combined kick-return touchdowns (10 punt, four kickoff), the most in NFL history. Last year, Hester surpassed BRIAN MITCHELL (13) to become the NFL's all-time leader in the category.

"It's such an accomplishment at such a young stage in his career to be able to do that," says Bears quarterback JAY CUTLER.

"He's a special player. He's a game-changer. I'm glad he's on our team."

Player Punt Return TDs Kick Return TDs Combined
Source: NFL
Devin Hester10414
Brian Mitchell9413
Eric Metcalf10212
Dante Hall6612
Joshua Cribbs2810

 

NFL 2011 - Thank Devin Hester the NFL's Best Return Specialist