Jacob Hester

Connection:  Born in and lives in Shreveport, LA.  Attended Evangel Christian Academy.

Sport:  Football

Achievements:  At Evangel, won the 2002 5A Louisiana State Championship and was named the Louisiana State 5A Offensive MVP with over 1,500 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.  Played college football at LSU and won the 2007 BCS National Championship.  Elected team captain his senior year and honored with wearing the prestigious jersey #18.  Rushed for 1,103 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a senior.  Selected by the San Diego Charges in the 2008 NFL Draft.  Played in six NFL season with the Chargers and Broncos.  Has six total touchdowns in the NFL.