Devin Hester talks about his cousin, USF receiver Jessie Hester Jr.

The first USF spring football scrimmage on Saturday was sort of a hot spot for NFL players — both current and future. Two former Bulls — Mike Jenkins, who was wearing a Denver Broncos beanie hat and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Henry were seen watching.

Another NFL player — Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester, cousin of USF junior wide receiver Jesse Hester Jr. — was also seen watching the action. Hester took time to answer some questions for The Oracle.

Oracle: What is it like to watch your cousin playing Big East football?

Devin Hester: I'm just glad to see him out there. First of all, you've got to thank God for putting him in the situation that he's in now. A lot of kids don't get the opportunity to play in high school, and he's out there playing college football. I just hope that God continues to keep blessing him and hopefully, one day, he's out there with me.

O: Did you see his game-winning catch against Auburn?

DH: Yeah, I did. It was great to have somebody else have the ability to go out and do the things that you hope for kids to do.

O: How much progress have you seen from Jesse during his USF career?

DH: I'm just glad that he's making plays right now. He's getting better each year, and hopefully, by the time he's ready to go to the (National Football) League, he'll be ready to compete at the highest level.


(oraclesports.blogspot.com)