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2026 Spring Football Roster

14 Derek Hester

14 Derek Hester

  • Position:
    Quarterback
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    190
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Palmer Lake, Colo.
  • Highschool:
    Palmer Lake

Summary

Biography

2025 (Redshirt Freshman)
RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll
Hester saw action in six games for Fort Lewis across the season... completed a pair of passes in three attempts for 47 yards and an interception against #7/5 Western Colorado (Oct. 4)... later threw for a career-best 3-for-3 and 21 yards while rushing for another 12 yards in two carries on the road at Colorado Mesa (Oct. 25)... recorded his best total-offensive performance against Adams State (Nov. 1) with one completing for five yards and seven carries for 60 yards, including a career-long 26-yard rush... total six completions in seven attempts for 73 yards and an interception... averaged 12.2 yards per completion and 12.17 passing yards per game... held a 144.74 quarterback rating... made 16 carries for 106 yards on the ground... averaged 6.6 yards per carry and 17.67 rushing yards per game... totaled 179 yards of total offense and averaged 29.8 yards of offense per game... handled his academics off the field and earned a nod to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic Honor Roll. 

2024 (Freshman)
Appeared in two games for the Skyhawks, making his collegiate debut against #16/14 CSU Pueblo (Oct. 12)... utilized a redshirt to retain a season of eligibility... made one completion in six attempts (16.7 percent) for three yards with two interceptions... rushed for 25 yards in three attempts, including a career-long 22-yard scamper against the top-ranked ThunderWolves.

Prior to FLC: Hester racked up a 34-4 record on the gridiron at Palmer Lake High School... threw for four touchdowns in the state semifinals as a senior.

Personal: Born October 21, 2005... son of Mike Carson... has two siblings, Jake and Zach... enjoys handing out with friends and listening to artists like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole... favorite food is bar-b-que... undecided on his field of study at FLC.
 

Career Highs
Passing Attempts: 6 vs. #16/14 CSU Pueblo (10/12/24)
Passing Completions: 3 at Colorado Mesa (10/25/25)
Longest Passing Completion: 32 yards vs. #7/5 Western Colorado (10/4/25)
Passing Yards: 47 yards vs. #7/5 Western Colorado (10/4/25)
Single-Game Completion Percentage (no min. att.): 100% (3-3) at Colorado Mesa (10/25/25)
Single-Season Completion Percentage (no min. att.): 85.7% (6-7), 2025
Single-Game Interceptions Thrown (no min. att.): 2 vs. #16/14 CSU Pueblo (10/12/24)
Single-Season Quarterback Rating: 144.74, 2025
Rushing Attempts: 7 vs. Adams State (11/1/25)
Rushing Yards: 60 yards vs. Adams State (11/1/25)
Longest Rush: 26 yards vs. Adams State (11/1/25)
Single-Season Rushing Yards: 106 yards, 2025
Yards of Total Offense: 65 yards (5 passing, 60 rushing) vs. Adams State (11/1/25)
Single-Season Yards of Total Offense: 179 yards, 2025
Games Started/Games Played: 0/8
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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2024Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'1" 170 lbs
    6
  • 14

    2025Redshirt Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'2" 190 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2026Redshirt Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'2" 190 lbs
    14