Jacob Hester

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jacob Hester
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 8, 1985(1985-05-08)
Age	39
Birthplace	Shreveport
Country	United States
Birth City	Shreveport
Horoscope	Gemini

Jacob Hester Biography

Jacob Hester is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on May 8, 1985 in Shreveport, Shreveport, United States. Jacob Troy Hester (born May 8, 1985) is a former American football fullback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.

As a junior in 2006, he saw playing time at multiple positions: tailback and fullback. Hester had 35 pass receptions for 269 yards, and ran for 440 yards, while also notching seven tackles on special teams.

For the 2008 season, Hester finished with a total of 95 rushing yards on only 19 carries. He also gained 91 yards on 12 receptions.

Despite primarily being a halfback his entire college career, Hester displayed his improved blocking ability in the 2008 wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, laying a block that effectively took two men out of the play and sprung Darren Sproles to the game-winning score on a 22-yard burst 7:20 minutes into overtime, capping an impressive upset playoff win over the Indianapolis Colts.

In 2005, Hester started one of LSU’s 13 games. In the Peach Bowl against Miami, which the Tigers won, he had 13 rushing attempts and gained 70 yards. For the season, Hester ran the ball 25 times for 114 yards, scoring two Touchdowns. In addition, he had 11 receptions for 63 yards; his reception total was second-highest for the team’s running backs. He also participated in special teams, recording 14 tackles.

Jacob Hester Net Worth

Jacob Hester is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jacob Hester 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hester attended Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana where in 2002 he was named Louisiana 5A Offensive MVP. He is the son of Joey and Nancy Hester of Shreveport, Louisiana. He rushed for 868 yards and 22 touchdowns on 182 carries, leading his team to the 5A championship game his senior year. During his junior year, he led his team to the state title, rushing for 1,593 yards and 24 touchdowns on 222 attempts in 2002.

In 2004, Hester played as a freshman, starting one game and seeing action in the other 11. He ran for 123 yards on 20 carries in his freshman year, and added two pass receptions for 21 yards. He also made nine tackles on special teams.

As a senior in 2007, the Tigers selected him to be a team captain. He was the starting tailback for the Tigers. He rushed 225 times for 1,103 yards and 12 touchdowns. He added a touchdown catch, and totalled 14 receptions for 106 yards. In LSU’s 14 games during the 2007 season, Hester led the Tigers in rushing 10 times. His first 100-yard game came against Florida. Hester gained 106 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown. He was recognized as SEC Offensive Player of the Week and the Sporting News National Player of the Week following the game. Hester’s longest run of the season came on an 87-yard touchdown against Louisiana Tech. In LSU’s loss to Arkansas, Hester had the most rushing yards of his college career—126 on 28 attempts. In the final game of his college career in the national championship game against Ohio State he rushed 21 times for 86 yards and a touchdown. He did all of this while being a part of a five-man rotation with Keiland Williams, Trindon Holliday, Charles Scott, and Richard Murphy.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jacob Hester Dating?

According to our records, Jacob Hester married to Katie Hester. As of December 1, 2023, Jacob Hester’s is not dating anyone.

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He had a break out game in Week 17 of the 2012 season, amassing a career-high 55 rushing yards on seven carries – a mark of nearly eight yards per attempt. He displayed agility and power, helping the team secure the #1 Seed in the AFC going into the post season. On September 1, 2013, Hester was cut by the Denver Broncos.

Facts & Trivia

Jacob Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jacob Hester celebrates birthday on May 8 of every year.

How long did Jacob Hester play in NFL?

No. 22
NFL Draft:| 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69
Career history
San Diego Chargers ( 2008–2011 ) Denver Broncos (2012)
Career highlights and awards

How old is Jacob Hester?

37 years (May 8, 1985)

What years did Jacob Hester play at LSU?

Rushing
2004| 12-1| 123
2005| 13-1| 114
2006| 13-13| 440
2007| 14-14| 1103

Why did Jacob Hester retire?

“I called the Saints and let them know I was officially retiring from football and not going to move forward.” That’s right. An athlete with “more left in the tank” decided not to fill up his bank account. “The veteran minimum would have probably been three times more money than I’m making now,” Hester said.

How much does Jacob Hester make?

Current Contract Jacob Hester signed a 2 year, $1,415,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $707,500. NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.