DeAndre Hopkins Joins Georgia Tech as Assistant WRs Coach
Hopkins is exploring a coaching career after 13 NFL seasons and 22 catches last year, reports said.
- On Friday, DeAndre Hopkins joined Georgia Tech's football staff as an assistant wide receivers coach, the program announced. The 34-year-old former NFL star transitions to coaching after spending time with the New England Patriots.
- Hopkins spent the past week observing Patriots training camp to evaluate his future after his 2025 season with the Baltimore Ravens. He has not formally retired from the NFL.
- Georgia Tech head coach David Key cited Hopkins' "exceptional knowledge" of offense and his longstanding relationship with offensive coordinator George Godsey as key factors. Hopkins will assist wide receiver coach Jafar Williams developing inexperienced talent.
- The Yellow Jackets lost significant production from last season, with Jordan Allen as the only returning receiver who caught a pass. Hopkins' arrival addresses a roster relying heavily on inexperienced players.
- A former Clemson Tiger, Hopkins returns to the ACC where he amassed 3,020 receiving yards during his college career. Georgia Tech opens its season on September 3 against Colorado in Atlanta.
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DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech as assistant WRs coach - Regional Media News
Three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins has been hired as an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key made the announcement on Friday for Hopkins, who auditioned for a coaching role last week with the New England Patriots. "DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to our program goes far beyond that," Key said in a statement. "He has an exceptional knowledge of what we're doing on …
DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech as assistant WRs coach
Three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins has been hired as an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key made the announcement on Friday for Hopkins, who auditioned for a coaching role last week with the New Englan...
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Hopkins had recently dipped his toe into coaching during Patriots training camp. The post After Patriots coaching stint, DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech staff appeared first on Boston.com.
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