Look: NFL World Reacts To The Devin Hester Announcement

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Devin Hester has been named as a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist for the 2023 class.

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The former Chicago Bears return specialist was one of 15 names to find their way onto this year's list of finalists.

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The NFL world took to Twitter to react to this news.Devin Hester being a finalist is such a W," one fan wrote."Should’ve been a first ballot. Make it right," another added.

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"Get the damn man in. You cannot be the [GOAT] at a position and not be in!!!" another said.

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Hester is widely considered the best return specialist in the history of the sport. He was named to three All-Pro teams as a returner during his 12-year NFL career. He led the league in punt and kick returns two times apiece. He finished his NFL campaign with 19 total return touchdowns.

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Hester was a finalist for the first time in 2022, but was not voted in.

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