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Ray Hester
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Ray Hester

DB · #20 ·
Height5'11"
Weight190 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeEM
Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background

EMU: 2025: Played in all 12 games…Recorded two tackles, both assisted, during the season…2024: Practiced with the team but did not see game action…HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chippewa Valley High School and played under Head Coach Scott Merchant…Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and a two-star recruit by Rivals…Recorded 47 tackles, nine pass breakups, six interceptions, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery as a senior…Earned 2023 Detroit Free Press All East First Team honors, 2023 MLive Metro Detroit Dream Team Second Team recognition, and 2023 MHSFCA All Region First Team honors…Helped lead the Big Reds to the Division I state quarterfinals…Also competed in basketball and track and field…PERSONAL: Full name Rayshaun Graham Hester…Son of Graham and Shonda Hester…Has two sisters, Taylor and Skylor…Related to former NFL standouts Antonio Gates and Devin Funchess…Business management major.

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁭󠁩󠁿Detroit, MI
High schoolChippewa Valley
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Ray Hester (DB) enrolled in Eastern Michigan University
  • SignedDec 20, 2023
    Ray Hester (DB) signed with Eastern Michigan University
Career stats
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2026
Eastern Michigan University
10073Low00041
2025
Eastern Michigan University
12042Low00020
2024
Eastern Michigan University
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Career230121Low00061
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026