A total of 15 graduates will suit up for Alabama in the BCS National Football Championship Game on Jan. 7 in Miami, including 11 who earned degrees this semester
Junior (2011-12) Outdoor Season Ran a leg on both the 4x400 and 4x100-meter relays that finished seventh and eighth, respectively, at the SEC Championships ... ran a career-best 21.96 in the 200 meters at the Auburn War Eagle Invitational ... timed a 49.48 in the 400 meters at the Spec Towns Invitational ... set a personal best in the 200 meters with a time of 22.47 at the Ole Miss Invitational ... member of the 4x100-meter relay team and 4x400-meter relay team that both finished first at Alabama Relays ... ran a 22.67 in the 200 meters at the Bull Invitational to finish in 19th.
Indoor Season Set a career best in the 200 meters at High Tide Qualifier with a time of 22.62 ... competed in the 200 meters with a 23.08 at the SEC Championships ... ran a 51.61 in the 400 meters at the Texas A&M Invitational ... recorded personal best in the 60 meters with a 7.36 and 23.48, respectively, at the Crimson Tide Indoor Opener.
Sophomore (2010-11) Outdoor Finished with a personal best at the Mississippi Open with a time of 50.78.
Indoor Did not compete during the indoor season.
Freshman (2009-10) Did not compete during the indoor season ... ran a 51.19 time in the 400ms at the Alabama Relays.
Prep and Personal Coached by Devon Hind ... helped lead team a second place finish at the 6A State Indoor and Outdoor Championships from 2006-08 ... member of the Hoover Ambassadors and Senior Class Officers ... Parents: David and Jennifer Hester ... Siblings: Kris and Josh ... Birthday: August 25, 1989.