Treyvon Ramal Hester (born September 21, 1992) is an

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defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at

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, and was selected in the seventh round of the

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by the

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Hester was drafted by the

in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the

. On September 3, 2018, Hester was waived by the Raiders.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 7, 2018, Hester was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 2, 2018. On January 6, 2019, during a wild card game against the

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, he tipped a potential game-winning 43-yard field goal by

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, a play now infamously known as the Double Doink, to help the Eagles win 16–15. Hester was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

Washington Redskins

Hester signed with the

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on September 2, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

Hester signed with the

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on May 1, 2020. He was placed on the

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reserve list by the team on July 30, 2020, and was activated on August 17, 2020. He was waived/injured on September 5, 2020, and subsequently placed on

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the next day. He was waived with an injury settlement on September 10.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On November 9, 2020, the Eagles signed Hester to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 4, 2021, and was released on March 9, 2021.

Buffalo Bills

On May 20, 2021, the

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signed Hester to a contract after a successful tryout. On August 27, 2021, he was placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on September 8, 2021.

Carolina Panthers

On November 3, 2021, Hester was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on November 16.

Seattle Sea Dragons

Hester signed with the

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of the XFL prior to the 2023 season. Hester made the opening day roster, but was released on April 5, 2023.

NFL career statistics

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