Hopkins Officially Named Georgia Tech Assistant Wide Receivers Coach
Hopkins hired as Georgia Tech assistant wide receivers coach after 13-season NFL career.
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DeAndre Hopkins Coaching Career
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins transitions to coaching, joining Georgia Tech's football program as an assistant wide receivers coach after a 13-season NFL career.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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DeAndre Hopkins hired as assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was hired as an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech. Hopkins is a 13-year NFL veteran and free agent who has not made an official retirement announcement. He briefly served in a coaching role with the New England Patriots at the beginning of training camp before joining Georgia Tech.
DeAndre Hopkins' 2025 NFL season with Baltimore Ravens
DeAndre Hopkins played all 17 games for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL season as a rotational player, recording 22 receptions for 330 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
DeAndre Hopkins clarifies he has not retired from the NFL
DeAndre Hopkins stated on social media that joining Georgia Tech's coaching staff does not mean his NFL career is over. The 34-year-old clarified he has not officially retired from the NFL, while encouraging wide receivers to join Georgia Tech if they want to be great.
DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech coaching staff as assistant wide receivers coach
DeAndre Hopkins, a legendary NFL wide receiver with 13 seasons of professional experience, joined Georgia Tech's football program as an assistant wide receivers coach. Hopkins visited Georgia Tech in Atlanta and reconnected with offensive coordinator George Godsey, who previously worked with Hopkins as the Houston Texans' offensive coordinator from 2015 to 2016 and as the Baltimore Ravens' tight ends coach in 2025.
DeAndre Hopkins completes 13-season NFL career with 1,006 receptions
DeAndre Hopkins concluded his 13-season NFL career spanning from 2013 to 2025 with the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. He recorded 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns across 195 games, earning five Pro Bowl selections and three First Team All-Pro honors. In his final season with the Ravens, Hopkins played in all 17 games with 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns.
DeAndre Hopkins completes Patriots training camp coaching evaluation
DeAndre Hopkins spent time at the New England Patriots' training camp working with the offensive coaching staff to evaluate his interest in pursuing a coaching career. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached Hopkins with the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans, stated that Hopkins' time with the team had concluded after providing valuable input to the offensive coaches.
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Hopkins Confirms NFL Playing Career Continues with Ravens
DeAndre Hopkins confirms he hasn't retired; will play for Baltimore Ravens in 2025.
NFL Star Hopkins Transitions to Coaching After 13-Season Career
NFL veteran DeAndre Hopkins enters coaching as Georgia Tech's assistant wide receivers coach.