DeJay Lester

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DeJay Lester
Personal information
Born: (1988-12-14) December 14, 1988 (age 35)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Layton (UT) Christian
College: Wyoming
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:63
Receiving yards:770
Receiving TDs:9
Rushing yards:18
Rushing TDs:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

DeJay Lester (born December 14, 1988) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Wyoming

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College career

Lester began his college career at Snow College, as a defensive back and played a great deal as a true freshman on a National Champion-Runner Up team. Following his freshman season, he moved to wide receiver with the foreknowledge that he would need to redshirt based on the depth that was already in place at that position. In 2009, DeJay was an outstanding player Snow College. He was a great leader at his position group and played with the attitude and toughness that any coach would desire. He was a full-time starter and a great player but maintained his humility and work ethic necessary to be great. Lester's play at Snow lead him to earn a scholarship offer from the University of Wyoming.

Professional career

Green Bay Blizzard

Utah Blaze

Utah Stealth

Played 3 games for the Utah Stealth Semi-Pro team of the Rocky Mountain Football League. Finished third on team with 12-184-2 in receiving, 8-182 on kick returning, and 4-88-1 for punt returns. Had a 73-yard punt return for a td.

Bemidji Axemen

Lester signed with the Bemidji Axemen of the IFL for 2014. He only played in a single game for the Axemen on February 22. [1] On February 24, 2014, Lester was released by the Axemen.

Iowa Barnstormers

On February 25, 2014, Lester was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers. He was released by the Barnstormers on April 16, 2015.

New Orleans VooDoo

On April 15, 2015, Lester was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo. He was placed on reassignment on April 30, 2015.

Tri-Cities Fever

On May 7, 2015, Lester was signed by the Tri-Cities Fever. On May 2, 2016, Lester was released. [2]

Cedar Rapids Titans

On May 18, 2016, Lester signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans. On June 28, 2016, Lester was released.

Return to Iowa

On March 16, 2017, Lester signed with the Barnstormers. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Jack Hittinger (February 22, 2014). "Indoor football: Axemen stop Green Bay in season opener". www.bemidjipioneer.com. The Bemidji Pioneer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ Jeff Marrow (May 13, 2016). "Tri-Cities Fever hang tough in Indoor Football League playoff race". www.tri-cityherald.com. Tri-City Herald. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ "2017 March Indoor Football League transactions". www.goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2017.


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