How DeAndre Hopkins built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
DeAndre Hopkins, a.k.a. "DHop" and "Nuk", is a prominent American football wide receiver currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Drafted by the Houston Texans in 2013 after a successful college career with the Clemson Tigers, Hopkins has achieved significant recognition throughout his NFL career. He is a five-time Pro Bowler and has been named to five All-Pro teams, solidifying his status as one of the league's top receivers. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans.
December 2, 2013: Gary Kubiak Fired
On December 2, 2013, Gary Kubiak was fired as Head coach after the Texans posted a 2–11 record.
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November 30, 2014: Season-High Performance Against Titans
On November 30, 2014, Hopkins had a season-high performance against the Titans with nine catches for 238 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans won 45-21.
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July 30, 2016: Hopkins Holds Out for New Contract
On July 30, 2016, DeAndre Hopkins did not report to training camp as he held out for a new contract.
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August 31, 2017: Signs Contract Extension
On August 31, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Hopkins to a five-year, $81 million contract extension.
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2017: League Leading Season
In 2017, Hopkins finished the season with 96 receptions for 1,378 yards and a league-leading 13 touchdowns. He was named First-team All-Pro and led the league in scoring among wide receivers with 78 points. He became the first player in franchise history to lead the league in receiving touchdowns for a single season.
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2018: Career-High Season
In 2018, Hopkins finished the season with a career-high 115 catches for a career-high 1,572 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. He was named to his third Pro Bowl and his second straight First-team All-Pro.
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2019: 2019 Season Performance
In 2019, Hopkins finished the season with 104 receptions for 1,165 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
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March 2020: Partnership with Beyond Meat
In March 2020, Hopkins partnered with Beyond Meat to launch the Feed A Million+ pledge, donating over one million Beyond Burgers to needy people.
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March 16, 2020: Trade to Arizona Cardinals
On March 16, 2020, the Texans traded Hopkins and a fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick. The trade was widely criticized.
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September 8, 2020: Contract Extension with Cardinals
On September 8, 2020, Hopkins signed a two-year, $54.5 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals.
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September 13, 2020: Cardinals Debut
On September 13, 2020, Hopkins made his debut as a Cardinal against the San Francisco 49ers, recording a career-high 14 receptions for 151 yards in the 24–20 win.
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2020: Tribute to Denmark Vesey
In 2020, Hopkins displayed the name of Denmark Vesey on his helmet to honor the alleged mastermind of a thwarted 1822 South Carolina slave revolt and to draw attention to a history that is not commonly taught.
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2021: Cereal Business and SMOOOTH Foundation
In 2021, Hopkins launched "DeAndre's Hop Box" cereal, with proceeds going to the SMOOOTH Foundation, which supplies school supplies to children.
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2021: Trade Details Concluded
In 2021, the final part of the trade with the Arizona Cardinals that sent Hopkins to the team in exchange for draft picks and players was completed.
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2022: Season Performance and Injury
In 2022, Hopkins played in 10 games, recording 42 catches for 572 yards and eight touchdowns before suffering a torn MCL. He was ranked 37th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
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May 26, 2023: Release from Cardinals
On May 26, 2023, Hopkins was released by the Arizona Cardinals.
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July 24, 2023: Signing with the Titans
On July 24, 2023, Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.
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2023: 2023 Season Performance
In the 2023 season, Hopkins had eight receptions for 140 yards in a loss to the Colts. He finished the 2023 season with 75 receptions for 1,057 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
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October 24, 2024: Trade to Kansas City Chiefs
On October 24, 2024, the Titans traded Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick.
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2024: Titans Performance
In 2024, Hopkins played in six games for the Titans, catching 15 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown.
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2024: Chiefs Performance and Super Bowl Appearance
In the 2024 season, Hopkins finished with 56 receptions for 610 yards and five touchdowns for the Chiefs. He reached the Super Bowl for the first time in his career, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion.
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2025: Draft Pick Condition
In 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs draft pick to the Titans remained a fifth-round pick due to Hopkins playing in less than 50% of the snaps after he was traded.
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