History of DeAndre Hopkins in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 6, 1992: DeAndre Hopkins Born

DeAndre Hopkins was born on June 6, 1992. He is an American football wide receiver nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk".

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July 2002: Attack on Sabrina Greenlee

In July 2002, Hopkins' mother, Sabrina Greenlee, was attacked with a boiling concoction of lye and bleach, resulting in blindness.

2012: Baptism at Clemson

In 2012, Hopkins was baptized one day after practice at Clemson, and has stated that his faith is a major part of his life.

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.

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.

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.

September 15, 2016: Fined for Improper Cleats

On September 15, 2016, Hopkins was fined $6,076 for an equipment violation regarding improper cleats, specifically Yeezy 350 Boosts designed by Kanye West.

August 31, 2017: Signs Contract Extension

On August 31, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Hopkins to a five-year, $81 million contract extension.

December 19, 2017: Named to Second Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, DeAndre Hopkins was named to his second Pro Bowl.

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.

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.

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Hopkins was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Hopkins finished the season with 104 receptions for 1,165 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.

2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Hopkins was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2020, Hopkins was ranked 8th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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.

2021: NFL Top 100 Ranking and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2021, Hopkins was ranked 8th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list and was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.

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.

May 2, 2022: Suspension for PED Violation

On May 2, 2022, the NFL announced that Hopkins would be suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy.

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.

May 26, 2023: Release from Cardinals

On May 26, 2023, Hopkins was released by the Arizona Cardinals.

July 24, 2023: Signing with the Titans

On July 24, 2023, Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.

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.

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.

2024: Titans Performance

In 2024, Hopkins played in six games for the Titans, catching 15 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown.

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.

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.