Devin Hester is widely regarded as the greatest return specialist in NFL history, holding the all-time records for combined return touchdowns (20) and punt return touchdowns (14). His historic career culminated in his 2024 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, making him the first primary return specialist to earn this honor.NFL RecordsMost Career Return Touchdowns: 20 total (14 punt returns, 5 kickoff returns, and 1 missed field goal return).Most Career Punt Return Touchdowns: 14 (surpassed Eric Metcalf's previous record of 10).Most Combined Return Touchdowns in a Single Season: 6 in 2007 (tied with himself for the most kick-return TDs with 6, which he also achieved in 2006).Super Bowl First: The first and only player in NFL history to return an opening kickoff for a touchdown in a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLI).League Honors & AccoladesPro Bowl Selections: 4x (2006, 2007, 2010, 2014).First-Team All-Pro: 3x (2006, 2007, 2010).NFL All-Decade Teams: Named to both the 2000s and 2010s All-Decade Teams.Special Teams Accolades: Won 13 NFC Special Teams Player of the Week awards and 4 Special Teams Player of the Month honors during his career.Team & Career HighlightsPrimary Teams: Drafted in the 2nd round (57th overall) in 2006 by the Chicago Bears, where he played eight of his 11 NFL seasons. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Ravens.Career Totals: Amassed 3,695 punt return yards and 7,333 kickoff return yards, alongside 255 receptions for 3,311 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns as a versatile wide receiver.