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Jacob Hester | Running Back

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (28) / 5/8/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 235
College: LSU
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Jacob Hester rushed eight times for 11 yards in Denver's Divisional Round loss to the Ravens, adding one catch for seven yards.
Signed off the street on November 26, Hester was a black hole for the Broncos in a win-or-go-home game, but was thrust into a big role after Knowshon Moreno departed with a knee injury. With rookie Ronnie Hillman still incapable of holding his own in pass protection, Hester was in for most every third down. Hester is signed for $715,000 next season, but is far from assured of a roster spot. Jan 12 - 9:59 PM

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Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Jacob Hester rushed seven times for 20 yards with a touchdown in the Broncos' Week 15 win over the Ravens.

The Broncos lined up for a first-and-goal from the three-inch line in a split-I formation. The handoff went to Hester from the fullback spot and he got in with ease. The versatile lead-blocker will get a few more short-yardage chances against the Browns next week.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:23:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Broncos signed RB Jacob Hester.

A long-time Chargers fullback, Hester will be fourth on the totem pole behind Knowshon Moreno, Ronnie Hillman and Lance Ball. Although he could help in pass protection and as a blocker, Hester will likely be limited to special teams on game days for the time being.
Source: Broncos on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 12:45:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

In addition to Steve Slaton, the Broncos worked out free agent Jacob Hester this week.

The Denver beat writers seem to believe Hester has a better chance of being signed that Slaton. If the Broncos do sign a veteran back, he's not going to stumble onto fantasy value as the fourth man on the totem pole.
Related: Broncos
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 10:57:00 AM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Chargers waived or released FB Jacob Hester, RB Edwin Baker, K Nick Novak, OTs Mario Henderson, Stephen Schilling and Anthony Davis, LBs Bront Bird, Ricky Elmore and Daryl Gamble, DTs Charlie Bryant and Damik Scafe, DBs Gregory Gatson, De'Andre Presley and Arthur Hobbs, DE Logan Harrell, P Robert Malone, WR Mike Willie and TE Kory Sperry.

Hester had been one of the Chargers' special teams aces since 2008. A seventh-round pick, it's a bit surprising Baker couldn't crack the roster with Ryan Mathews sidelined to begin the season, but he should be stashed on the practice squad. A blocking specialist, Sperry appeared in all 16 games in 2011.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 09:11:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Chargers FB Jacob Hester (shoulder) has been cleared to resume practicing.

Hester sustained a shoulder injury on the final day of minicamp last month. After five weeks of rest and rehab, "all the soreness" is out. Hester expects to be a full participant throughout camp.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 06:58:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Chargers FB Jacob Hester was spotted with his arm in a sling after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's minicamp session.

Coach Norv Turner said Hester will be "evaluated," but it's possible his status won't be updated before camp. The addition of Le'Ron McClain should limit Hester to special teams this season.
Source: North County Times
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 11:54:00 AM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Chargers re-signed FB Jacob Hester to a one-year contract.

Hester drew some interest from the Seahawks in free agency, but will return to San Diego. While the 27-year-old hasn't been worth what the Chargers surrendered to trade up for him as the 69th pick in the 2008 draft, he can play a variety of roles on offense as well as run down kicks on special teams.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 08:04:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

The Chargers will reportedly take their offer off the table if free agent FB Jacob Hester does not accept it by Monday.

Hard-line GM A.J. Smith is also taking the same approach with free agent OT Mario Henderson. Hester will likely have a pair of offers to consider after visiting the Seahawks on Wednesday. The versatile fullback said he has turned invitations to visit multiple teams.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 05:08:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

The Seahawks hosted free agent FB Jacob Hester on Wednesday.

Hester can lead block, carry the football on short-yardage downs, and cover kicks on special teams, but he's drawn surprisingly little interest on the free agent market. He'd be the No. 2 fullback behind Michael Robinson in Seattle.
Related: Seahawks
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 06:18:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

The Chargers would still like to bring back free agent FB Jacob Hester despite Wednesday's signing of Le'Ron McClain.

If Hester returns, it will be as a special teamer now. He was the third back behind Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert last season.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 07:50:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

In addition to C Nick Hardwick and LT Jared Gaither, the Chargers have opened negotiations with FB Jacob Hester.

The Bolts seem resigned to losing Mike Tolbert to a higher bidder, leaving Hester as a priority at fullback. Depending on the team's moves over the next couple of months, Hester could take on some of Tolbert's responsibilities in short-yardage and in the passing game.
Source: Scott Bair on Twitter
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 09:21:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Jacob Hester rushed 11 times for 47 yards and added two catches for 13 yards in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

With Ryan Mathews (calf) and Mike Tolbert (concussion) both leaving the game, Hester took over as the feature back. He's just a plodding short-yardage back though, so today's line is the ceiling. And with the Chargers on a bye next week, we'd expect Hester to return to his fullback role in Week 7.
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 07:59:00 PM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Jacob Hester had three carries for seven yards and added two grabs for nine yards and a touchdown in Monday's Week 11 win over Denver.

Hester played exclusively in garbage time and served as a blocker. He's clearly been surpassed by Mike Tolbert, and should not be owned in any formats.
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 01:30:00 AM
Jacob Hester - RB - Broncos

Charger FB Jacob Hester (probable, foot) practiced fully without restrictions on Friday.

Hester is locked into a timeshare with Mike Tolbert, and neither fullback is a fantasy option. However, Hester's presence will help to open holes for RB Ryan Mathews, whom we have ranked as the No. 11 back against Jacksonville in Week 2.
Related: Mike Tolbert, Ryan Mathews
Source: North County Times
Sat, Sep 18, 2010 05:41:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Brock Osweiler
3Zac Dysert
4Ryan Katz
RB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Lance Ball
5C.J. Anderson
GLB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3RB1Montee Ball
2Knowshon Moreno
FB1Jacob Hester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Tavarres King
3Andre Caldwell
4Gerell Robinson
5Lamaar Thomas
WR21Eric Decker
2Wes Welker
3Greg Orton
4Trindon Holliday
5Kemonte' Bateman
WR31Wes Welker
TE1Joel Dreessen
2Jacob Tamme
3Virgil Green
4Julius Thomas
5Lucas Reed
K1Matt Prater