
Tech’s ball-hawking cover man with playoff-level instincts
Marvious Hester was Georgia Tech’s top returning cover corner in the 2002 preseason, and he led the Yellow Jackets with 3 interceptions in the prior season while earning a reputation as a dependable playmaker and return threat. He also logged 6 career interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, and 41 punt returns for 421 yards across his Georgia Tech career, showing he could impact games in more than one phase. The big sell: he brought quick-trigger instincts, toughness, and field-flipping upside—exactly the kind of no-nonsense DB who fits a defense that wants turnovers, swagger, and someone who won’t blink in the biggest moments.