WR Hopkins tries coaching as Georgia Tech asst.
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- DeAndre Hopkins joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach, announced Friday by head coach Brent Key, who called him "one of the greatest receivers of all-time."
- Hopkins visited the New England Patriots last week about an NFL coaching role before settling on Georgia Tech, where he has ties through offensive coordinator George Godsey and ACC familiarity.
- Hopkins posted on X Saturday: "I Haven't retired from the @NFL … But if you're a WR and you want to be great, come to @GeorgiaTechFB," leaving open a return to playing.
- Hopkins had the worst season of his 13-year career in 2025 with the Baltimore Ravens, finishing with career lows of 22 catches and 330 yards after signing last March as Baltimore's No. 3 receiver.
- Hopkins became the 18th player in NFL history to record 1,000 career receptions during a Thanksgiving night loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Hopkins is a first-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2013 out of Clemson, with career totals of 1,006 receptions (17th all time), 13,295 yards, and 85 touchdowns across the Texans, Cardinals, Titans, Chiefs, and Ravens.
Why it matters: A 34-year-old five-time All-Pro with 1,000+ career receptions moving into college coaching is rare, and Hopkins's explicit note that he hasn't retired keeps his NFL playing future live. Georgia Tech lands an elite receiver mind with prior ties to OC George Godsey, while the Ravens lose a veteran who posted career lows (22 catches, 330 yards) in his only Baltimore season.
