NFL Football 2011
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 Hester | Chicago | 2010 | 33 | 564 | 17.10 |
Jermaine Lewis | Baltimore | 2000 | 36 | 578 | 16.10 |
Devin Hester | Chicago | 2007 | 42 | 651 | 15.50 |
Speedy Duncan | San Diego | 1965 | 30 | 464 | 15.47 |
Billy Johnson | Houston | 1977 | 35 | 539 | 15.40 |
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 Hester | 10 |
Eric Metcalf | 10 |
Brian Mitchell | 9 |
Jack Christiansen | 8 |
Rick Upchurch | 8 |
Desmond Howard | 8 |
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 Hester | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Brian Mitchell | 9 | 4 | 13 |
Eric Metcalf | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Dante Hall | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Joshua Cribbs | 2 | 8 | 10 |
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