Kevin Hester

Kevin Hester Jr. is a defensive lineman for North Carolina in the FBS, listed at 6-foot-4 (76 inches), 310 pounds, and wearing No. 98. Born in Kennesaw, Georgia, Hester is a graduate-eligibility player (GR) and appears on the active roster. In the 2024 regular season, his Kevin Hester NCAAF profile shows a full-time role up front: he played and started all 13 games. Across those starts, Kevin Hester stats included 38 combined tackles (23 solo, 15 assists), 3.5 sacks for 14.5 sack yards, and 3.0 tackles for loss for 12.0 yards. He also registered 4 quarterback hits and recovered 1 fumble. Hester recorded no interceptions, forced fumbles, or passes defended in the listed statistics. Those 2024 production totals represent the clearest Kevin Hester career highlights in the provided data, reflecting consistent availability and measurable backfield disruption from his defensive line position.