Reliable, versatile rotational DL with edge-flash upside
Hester is a sturdy, experienced defensive lineman for Liberty who brings reliable run support and enough pass-rush juice to matter on passing downs; in 2025 he posted 10 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup, after a 2024 season at Florida State with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL and a breakup. His best differentiators are versatility and motor: he has played both interior DL and edge roles, and EA’s 2026 ratings point to his strongest traits being acceleration, finesse moves, pursuit and tackling rather than pure power. That profile fits teams wanting a dependable, high-effort rotational piece rather than a run-stuffing space-eater or blue-chip sack artist.
