DeAndre Hopkins facts for kids
Hopkins with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | June 6, 1992 Clemson, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Daniel (Central, South Carolina) | ||||||
| College: | Clemson (2010–2012) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024 | |||||||
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DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins, often called "DHop" or "Nuk," is a professional American football player. He is a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). Born on June 6, 1992, Hopkins played college football for the Clemson Tigers. The Houston Texans picked him in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bowl player and has been named to five All-Pro teams.
Early Life and High School Sports
DeAndre Hopkins got the nickname "Nuk" from his mom when he was a baby. He used to chew on NUK pacifiers a lot!
Hopkins went to D. W. Daniel High School in Central, South Carolina. He was a star athlete, playing football, basketball, and running track and field. In football, he caught 57 passes for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also had 28 interceptions and five touchdowns on defense. In basketball, he scored 1,453 points in his career. In his senior year (2009–10), his team won the South Carolina State Championship. Experts ranked him as one of the best wide receivers and athletes in the nation.
College Football Career
Hopkins went to Clemson University and played for the Clemson Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012. His coach was Dabo Swinney.
Freshman Year: 2010 Season
As a freshman, Hopkins quickly became an important player for Clemson. He caught his first college touchdown pass in a game against Presbyterian. He had a great game against Florida State, catching eight passes for 106 yards. He also had 124 yards and a touchdown against South Carolina. Hopkins finished his first year as Clemson's top receiver with 52 catches for 637 yards and four touchdowns. He even played seven games for the Clemson basketball team that year.
Sophomore Year: 2011 Season
Clemson had a much better season in Hopkins's second year, winning 10 games. Hopkins started strong with good performances against Troy and Wofford. He had seven catches for 83 yards and a touchdown against Auburn. Later, he caught nine passes for 157 yards and a touchdown against North Carolina. In the 2011 ACC Championship Game, he helped Clemson win against Virginia Tech. He finished the season with 72 catches for 978 yards and five touchdowns.
Junior Year: 2012 Season
In his junior year, Hopkins helped the Tigers win 11 games, which was their best record since 1981. He started the season with 13 catches for 119 yards and a touchdown against Auburn. A week later, he caught six passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns against Ball State. He set a new school record for touchdowns in one quarter! He also had amazing games against Boston College (11 catches, 197 yards, 1 touchdown) and Georgia Tech (7 catches, 173 yards, 2 touchdowns).
Hopkins had one of the best receiving seasons in ACC history. He caught 82 passes for 1,405 yards and a school-record 18 touchdowns. He scored a touchdown in his last ten games of the season, which was double the old school record. Hopkins left Clemson with the most career receiving yards (3,020) and touchdown catches (27) in school history. In January 2013, he decided to enter the NFL Draft.
College Statistics Overview
| Season | Team | Games Played | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns |
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| 2010 | Clemson | 12 | 52 | 637 | 4 |
| 2011 | Clemson | 14 | 72 | 978 | 5 |
| 2012 | Clemson | 13 | 82 | 1,405 | 18 |
| Total | 39 | 206 | 3,020 | 27 | |
Professional Football Career
Before the NFL Draft, experts thought Hopkins would be a top pick. He was ranked as one of the best wide receiver prospects.
Houston Texans Years
Joining the Texans: 2013 Season
The Houston Texans picked Hopkins in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft, as the 27th overall pick. He was the second wide receiver chosen that year. In July 2013, Hopkins signed a four-year contract with the team.
He played his first NFL game against the San Diego Chargers, catching five passes for 55 yards. In his second game, he caught seven passes for 117 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. He was named the NFL Rookie of the Month for September. Hopkins finished his rookie season with 52 catches for 802 yards and two touchdowns. He was also named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
Becoming a Star: 2014 Season
In 2014, Hopkins became a starting wide receiver for the Texans. In the first game, he caught a 76-yard touchdown pass. He had several games with over 100 receiving yards, including 116 yards against the New York Giants and 108 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 13, he had an amazing game against the Titans, catching nine passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Hopkins led the Texans in receiving for the 2014 season, with 76 catches for 1,210 yards and six touchdowns.
Leading the Team: 2015 Season
Hopkins became the Texans' main receiver in 2015. He started the season with nine catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs. He had many games with over 100 yards, including 101 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 157 yards against the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 6, he caught 10 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars, earning him his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.
Hopkins had his best season yet in 2015, with 111 catches, 1,521 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl and was named second-team All-Pro.
Challenges and Success: 2016 Season
In 2016, Hopkins had a bit of a tougher season, but the Texans still won their division. In the playoffs, he helped the Texans win against the Oakland Raiders with five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. The Texans later lost to the New England Patriots. Hopkins finished the 2016 season with 78 catches for 954 yards and four touchdowns.
Top Receiver in the League: 2017 Season
On August 31, 2017, Hopkins signed a big contract extension with the Texans. He caught his first touchdown pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson in the first game of the season. In Week 8, he had an incredible game against the Seattle Seahawks, catching eight passes for 224 yards and a 72-yard touchdown. He was named to his second Pro Bowl.
Hopkins finished the 2017 season with 96 catches for 1,378 yards and led the entire league with 13 touchdowns. He was named a First-team All-Pro for this amazing season.
Career Highs: 2018 Season
Hopkins continued to shine in 2018. He had 110 yards and a touchdown against the Titans. In Week 4, he caught 10 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown against the Colts. He also had nine catches for 151 yards against the Cowboys, helping the Texans win in overtime.
Hopkins had career-highs in 2018 with 115 catches and 1,572 receiving yards, along with 11 touchdowns. He was named to his third Pro Bowl and his second straight First-team All-Pro. The Texans won their division, but lost in the playoffs to the Colts.
Another Strong Year: 2019 Season
In the 2019 season opener, Hopkins had eight catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints. He had several more 100-yard games, including 106 yards and a touchdown against the Colts. In a game against the Patriots, he even threw a six-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Deshaun Watson!
Hopkins finished the 2019 season with 104 catches for 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns. The Texans made the playoffs and won their first game against the Bills, with Hopkins making a key two-point conversion. They later lost to the Chiefs.
Arizona Cardinals Years
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New Team, New Records: 2020 Season
On March 16, 2020, the Texans traded Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Many sports experts thought this was a great move for the Cardinals. In September 2020, Hopkins signed a new contract with the Cardinals.
He made a huge debut for the Cardinals against the San Francisco 49ers, catching a career-high 14 passes for 151 yards in a win. He scored his first touchdown as a Cardinal in Week 2. In Week 10 against the Bills, Hopkins made an incredible game-winning catch on a 43-yard Hail Mary pass from Kyler Murray with only one second left! This play became known as the Hail Murray.
In November, Hopkins became the youngest player to reach 700 catches. By Week 17, he had over 10,000 receiving yards in his career, becoming the youngest NFL player to reach that milestone. He finished the 2020 season with 115 catches for 1,407 yards and six touchdowns. His 115 catches set a new record for the Cardinals in a single season. He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.
Injuries and Impact: 2021 Season
In 2021, Hopkins started strong with two touchdowns against the Titans in Week 1. He also scored a touchdown against his former team, the Texans. However, he missed several games due to a hamstring injury and later a knee injury. He finished the season with 42 catches for 572 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games.
Limited Play: 2022 Season
Hopkins played in nine games in the 2022 season. He had 10 catches for 103 yards in his first game back against the Saints. In Week 8, he caught 12 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. He finished the season with 64 catches for 717 yards and three touchdowns. On May 26, 2023, the Cardinals released Hopkins.
Tennessee Titans Years
Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans on July 24, 2023.
In Week 5 of the 2023 season, he caught eight passes for 140 yards. In Week 8, he had an amazing game against the Atlanta Falcons, catching three touchdowns from rookie quarterback Will Levis and gaining 128 yards. This was the first time a Titans receiver had three touchdowns in a game since 2010. He finished the 2023 season with 75 catches for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns.
Hopkins played in six games for the Titans in 2024, catching 15 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs Years
On October 24, 2024, the Titans traded Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He made his Chiefs debut on October 27, catching two passes for 29 yards. In his second game, he had 86 yards and scored two touchdowns in an overtime win. In the 2024 season, Hopkins finished with 56 catches for 610 yards and five touchdowns. He reached the Super Bowl for the first time in his career, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion in the game.
Baltimore Ravens Years
On March 13, 2025, Hopkins signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL Career Statistics
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| Bold | Career high |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2013 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 52 | 802 | 15.4 | 66 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 76 | 1,210 | 15.9 | 76T | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 111 | 1,521 | 13.7 | 61T | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 78 | 954 | 12.2 | 51 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | 15 | 15 | 96 | 1,378 | 14.4 | 72T | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 115 | 1,572 | 13.7 | 49T | 11 | 1 | −7 | −7.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | HOU | 15 | 15 | 104 | 1,165 | 11.2 | 43T | 7 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | 16 | 16 | 115 | 1,407 | 12.2 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | ARI | 10 | 10 | 42 | 572 | 13.6 | 55 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | 9 | 9 | 64 | 717 | 11.2 | 33T | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | TEN | 17 | 16 | 75 | 1,057 | 14.1 | 61T | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEN | 6 | 3 | 15 | 173 | 11.5 | 23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| KC | 10 | 5 | 41 | 437 | 10.7 | 35 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career | 178 | 169 | 984 | 12,965 | 13.2 | 76T | 83 | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 8 | |
Postseason
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2015 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 11 | 132 | 12.0 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 15 | 208 | 13.9 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | ARI | did not play due to injury | ||||||||
| 2024 | KC | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 8 | 40 | 475 | 11.9 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Houston Texans Team Records
- Most receiving yards in a single postseason: 208 (2019)
- Most receptions in a season: 115 (2018)
- Most receiving touchdowns in a season: 13 (2017)
Personal Life and Community Work
DeAndre Hopkins' father passed away when DeAndre was very young. His mother, Sabrina Greenlee, raised him and his three siblings. Hopkins often says his success comes from his mother.
In 2002, his mother was seriously injured in an attack that left her blind. Because she couldn't see him play, Hopkins started a special tradition. After he scores a touchdown, he gives the ball to her right away. This helps them stay close.
Hopkins' uncle, Terry Smith, also played wide receiver at Clemson.
Hopkins is a Christian. He grew up going to church and was baptized in 2012. He has said, "My faith is a big, big thing for me. It is a major part of my life." He believes in working hard, living right, and having faith.
While at Clemson, Hopkins studied community recreation and sport & camp management.
Hopkins gives back to his community through his SMOOOTH Back-to-school giveaway. This event provides backpacks and school supplies to over 2,500 children. SMOOOTH stands for "Speaking Mentally Outwardly Opening Opportunities Towards Healing." In 2021, Hopkins even launched his own cereal called "DeAndre's Hop Box." Part of the money from cereal sales goes to the SMOOOTH Foundation.
In March 2020, Hopkins teamed up with Beyond Meat. They started the "Feed A Million+" promise to donate over one million plant-based burgers to people in need across the United States.
In 2020, Hopkins wore the name of Denmark Vesey on his helmet. Vesey was a historical figure from South Carolina who fought for equality. Hopkins chose to honor him to bring attention to this important part of history.
See also
In Spanish: DeAndre Hopkins para niños
