Throwback Thursday: Devin Hester College Flashback
WR Devin Hester's football career was impressive even before the NFL. Take a look back at photos from Hester's days playing for the University of Miami Hurricanes.
![Devin Hester returns a Louisiana Tech punt 51 yards for a touchdown during a game in 2004. Hester became the first University of Miami Hurricane to return two punts for scores in a game during this game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/aq5bh4jiwaf6kwhsiktv.jpg)
Devin Hester returns a Louisiana Tech punt 51 yards for a touchdown during a game in 2004. Hester became the first University of Miami Hurricane to return two punts for scores in a game during this game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
![Devin Hester dodges University of Houston defenders while running the ball during a game in 2004. Hester played several positions through his college career including start time at cornerback, nickelback, running back and fullback as well as playing wide receiver and returning kicks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/aniqevl2xlnvx2zmxatm.jpg)
Devin Hester dodges University of Houston defenders while running the ball during a game in 2004. Hester played several positions through his college career including start time at cornerback, nickelback, running back and fullback as well as playing wide receiver and returning kicks.
![Devin Hester runs during a kick return against the University of Louisville during a game in 2004.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ths5lsaog4rjp6xxk09f.jpg)
Devin Hester runs during a kick return against the University of Louisville during a game in 2004.
![Devin Hester catches a punt during a practice in 2004.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/lted4n4russxezy5nqos.jpg)
Devin Hester catches a punt during a practice in 2004.
![Devin Hester runs past North Carolina State players to score a 105-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in 2004. Hester was ranked sixth nationally in kickoff return average his freshman year (2003) with 28.7 yards per return.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/elj0uulfd98xhv45uruv.jpg)
Devin Hester runs past North Carolina State players to score a 105-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff in 2004. Hester was ranked sixth nationally in kickoff return average his freshman year (2003) with 28.7 yards per return.
![Devin Hester breaks away from a South Florida University player after intercepting the ball. Hester had five interceptions during his career at the University of Miami.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ihks6uml8ap5d4om1kqm.jpg)
Devin Hester breaks away from a South Florida University player after intercepting the ball. Hester had five interceptions during his career at the University of Miami.
![Devin Hester runs past Temple University players as he scores a 48-yard punt return touchdown during a game in 2005.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/s7jrdjsyohgcxgwgtwdv.jpg)
Devin Hester runs past Temple University players as he scores a 48-yard punt return touchdown during a game in 2005.
![Devin Hester runs past Louisiana State University players for a first down after a reception during the Peach Bowl in 2005 played in the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/ctt0coaquhq2vapckheb.jpg)
Devin Hester runs past Louisiana State University players for a first down after a reception during the Peach Bowl in 2005 played in the Georgia Dome.
![Devin Hester runs through the Louisiana State University defense during the Peach Bowl game in 2005 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/apnqykmm2g6paeyi2wmn.jpg)
Devin Hester runs through the Louisiana State University defense during the Peach Bowl game in 2005 at the Georgia Dome.
![Devin Hester runs the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds during the 2006 NFL Scouting Combine. Hester was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears with the #57 overall pick.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/falcons/qzfpqfd4jnyj8rycwmds.jpg)
Devin Hester runs the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds during the 2006 NFL Scouting Combine. Hester was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears with the #57 overall pick.