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30 biggest Hall of Fame snubs in NFL history

By Jarrett Bailey

Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Soldier Field on December 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Soldier Field on December 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

26. Devin Hester

The NFL had never seen anything like Devin Hester, and still hasn’t ever since he retired after the 2016 season.

Hester was instantly the best returner in the NFL as a rookie with the Chicago Bears. He returned three punts for touchdowns, including one in his first career game. Along with three punt returns for scores, he returned two kickoffs for scores, as well. He topped his rookie season by scoring on four punt returns in 2007, and two more kick return scores, as well.

He was held out of the end zone in 2008 and 2009, but returned to form in 2010. He scored on three punts in 2010, and was once again named All-Pro. He returned two more punts for scores in the 2011 season, as well as one kick return.

Hester retired with 14 punt returns for scores, and five kickoff returns for touchdowns, as well. “The Windy City Flyer” is without a doubt the best return specialist in NFL history, and was a highlight waiting to happen every time he touched the ball or waited for a kick to fall in his hands. It’s not a matter of if he will get in, just when. Will it be in 2022? We will find out.

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