Just as Devin Hester’s career is brilliant, his private life is also beautiful. Hester is a family man! He is married to the love of his life, Zingha Walcott Hester after 5 years of relationship. So, yes, we can imagine the great bond between the two! Currently, Zingha is a teacher at Fairway Elementary School in Florida and the couple has three children together, all boys – Devin Jr., Drayton and Denali. And all we can say is that the Hesters are blessed to have these three talents at home!

The sentence “Like father, like son” perfectly describes the bond between Devin Hester and his three children. Just like their father, Hester’s children are passionate about sports, so it’s definitely a proud moment for the former athlete to see his sons slowly becoming successful in the sports world! And you know what? Two of them are just as passionate about football as their father!

The youngest, Denali, plays football with other kids his age. He is also an aspiring basketball star, whose videos of impressive dunks Devin regularly shares on Instagram. According to his father, who is an NFL Hall of Fame inductee, the 6-year-old is a “rising star” and the “the center of the party in the house.“This year, while celebrating Denali’s birthday on March 9, Devin shared an emotional video to celebrate his son’s big day. He captioned it: “It’s my little boy Denali’s birthday. Can you please help me wish this handsome young man a happy birthday and may God bless you many more birthdays to come.”

In addition to Denali, the middle son Drayton is also a football fan. And Drayton sees himself as the greatest return specialist in the NFL. The boy also once stated: “When I grow up, I want to be a soccer player.“Inspired by his father’s NFL games, Drayton now plays football for Central Florida with kids his age. Just like his dad, the 11-year-old takes great care of his equipment and even runs high after a touchdown.

Devin believes Drayton is beginning to “come out of oneself‘ and predicts that he will be an internet sensation by 2029. The boy known as Dray may be shy, but he is not afraid to make a splash online with his impressive football skills, so it remains to be seen how far he goes.

The oldest child, Devin Jr. or DJ, is interested in track and field. At 15, DJ is a fast runner and ready to make his mark in the sports world. Devin proudly shared a video of DJ winning multiple events at a track and field competition earlier this year and expressed his pride with the caption: “I am so proud of my eldest son today, great job at your first track and field competition in 2024, buddy!!!”

Devin’s love for DJ was also evident in a heartfelt birthday post on May 1, in which he shared a video about a life transition and an emotional note about the joys of fatherhood.

Devin Hester felt blessed after the birth of his first son!

Imagine if there was a handbook for dads – it would be thicker than any rule book you’ve ever seen! From installing car seats to raising young children, the tasks seem endless. For Devin Hester, fatherhood has taken on an additional meaning in his life. In his personal life, Hester saw his friends struggle without a father figure during his childhood, and it hit him even harder when he became a father himself.

This realization prompted him to share his experiences in a parenting column for Chicago Parent.

Hester’s love for his first son, Devin Jr., when he was born comes through in his writings. He enjoys every moment, whether he’s juggling tough workouts or playing at home. His son’s joy when he walks in the door makes even the toughest days worthwhile.

Former Chicago Bears The player’s other son, Drayton, has already made a name for himself in flag footballand was nicknamed “Ankle Bully“ for his impressive skills. As an outstanding player, Drayton dreams of the NFL and induction into the Hall of Fameand Hester supports him with great pride.

In the end, Hester wants to leave a lasting memory not only as a football icon, but also as a devoted father who brought joy and happiness both inside and outside the game. He even posted a picture of a lion and a lioness with their three cubs, symbolizing his family of five. And he captioned it: “Family…for some it is just an image, for those who run a strong household it is LOVE…“ and shows that this is exactly what he thinks about his happy family of five!

After all, he loves his family!