DeAndre Hopkins, a five-time All-Pro and one of the greatest receivers of all-time, has joined Georgia Tech's coaching staff as assistant wide receivers coach.
A former NFL star, Hopkins has a strong relationship with Yellow Jackets OC George Godsey, who was his former boss when Godsey was the Texans' offensive coordinator from 2015-16. Hopkins' knowledge of the Georgia Tech offense is the biggest reason why head coach Brent Key hired him.
Hopkins caught 1,006 passes for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns in 13 NFL seasons with the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. He is the Texans' all-time leader in single-season receptions and touchdown receptions.
Georgia Tech's staff now boasts NFL royalty, and the Yellow Jackets will have a wide receiver room that has been coached by one of the best receivers of his generation.
Hopkins' addition is seen as a boost for the program, and his exceptional knowledge of the offense will be invaluable in the upcoming season.
Georgia Tech opens the 2026 season on the road against Colorado, and the Buffs will have to contend with a wide receiver room that has been coached by one of the greatest receivers of all-time.
The most interesting part of Hopkins' addition is the connection he has to the team's offense. His long relationship with Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC will make him an asset to the program.
Hopkins' hiring is a testament to the program's commitment to hiring experienced coaches who can make an impact on the team. His addition will undoubtedly make the Yellow Jackets a formidable opponent in the upcoming season.
As Georgia Tech prepares to face Colorado on September 3, the team's coaching staff is now one of the most experienced and talented in the ACC. With Hopkins on board, the Yellow Jackets are ready to take on the best teams in the conference.
The team's head coach, Brent Key, praised Hopkins in a press release, saying "DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to our program goes far beyond that."
Source: Yahoo Sports