History of DeAndre Hopkins in Timeline

DeAndre Hopkins, nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2013 after playing college football at Clemson University. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bowler and a five-time All-Pro selection, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier wide receivers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1981: Clemson's first 11-win season since 1981

In his junior year, Hopkins helped lead the Tigers to their first 11-win season since 1981.

June 6, 1992: DeAndre Hopkins' Birth

On June 6, 1992, DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins, later nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", was born. He became a professional football wide receiver.

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2001: Drafted

He became the highest wide receiver out of Clemson since Rod Gardner went 15th overall in 2001.

July 2002: Mother attacked with lye and bleach

In July 2002, DeAndre Hopkins' mother, Sabrina Greenlee, was attacked when a woman threw a boiling concoction of lye and bleach at her face, resulting in blindness and severe burns.

2003: Drafted

Hopkins was the second wide receiver in franchise history to be drafted in the first round, the first being Andre Johnson who was selected third overall in 2003.

2005: Career Receptions

Hopkins' 206 career receptions were the most by a Clemson receiver since Aaron Kelly had 232 from 2005 to 2008.

2008: Career Receptions

Hopkins' 206 career receptions were the most by a Clemson receiver since Aaron Kelly had 232 from 2005 to 2008.

2009: High School Football Success

In 2009, during his senior season in high school, DeAndre Hopkins led the Lions to their third South Carolina State Championship and was named the Independent Mail's player of the year.

2010: Enrolled in Clemson University

In 2010, DeAndre Hopkins enrolled in Clemson University to play football for the Clemson Tigers.

2010: Freshman Season at Clemson

In 2010, during his freshman season at Clemson, DeAndre Hopkins had 52 receptions for 637 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns, leading the team. He also played basketball for the Tigers.

2011: Sophomore Season at Clemson

In 2011, DeAndre Hopkins had 72 receptions for 978 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns as a sophomore at Clemson.

2012: Played for Clemson Tigers

DeAndre Hopkins played for the Clemson Tigers football team until 2012.

2012: Baptized at Clemson

In 2012, DeAndre Hopkins was baptized one day after practice at Clemson, highlighting the importance of his Christian faith.

2012: Orange Bowl

In 2012, in the Orange Bowl, DeAndre Hopkins had 10 receptions for 107 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a loss to West Virginia.

January 10, 2013: Declared for NFL Draft

On January 10, 2013, DeAndre Hopkins decided to forgo his senior season at Clemson and enter the NFL Draft.

March 7, 2013: Clemson's Pro Day

On March 7, 2013, DeAndre Hopkins participated in Clemson's pro day.

July 24, 2013: Signed Texans Contract

On July 24, 2013, DeAndre Hopkins signed a four-year, $7.62 million contract with the Houston Texans.

December 2, 2013: Gary Kubiak Fired

On December 2, 2013, the Houston Texans fired Head coach Gary Kubiak after posting a 2-11 record.

2013: Drafted by the Houston Texans

In 2013, DeAndre Hopkins was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL draft.

2013: Lowest Totals Since Rookie Season

In 2016, DeAndre Hopkins had 78 receptions for 954 yards and four touchdowns, marking his lowest totals since his rookie season in 2013.

November 30, 2014: Season-High Performance

On November 30, 2014, DeAndre Hopkins had a season-high nine receptions for a season-high 238 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a game against the Tennessee Titans.

2014: Starting Wide Receiver

In 2014, DeAndre Hopkins returned as a starting wide receiver for the Texans under new head coach Bill O'Brien.

2015: Number One Receiver

In 2015, DeAndre Hopkins became the Texans' number one receiver after Andre Johnson's departure.

2015: Continued Performance

In 2015, DeAndre Hopkins continued to excel, recording multiple 100-yard receiving games and earning his first career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. He also broke the Texans' franchise record for most touchdown receptions in a season.

2015: Career Highs

In 2015, DeAndre Hopkins finished the season with career highs in receptions (111), receiving yards (1,521), and touchdowns (11).

July 30, 2016: Training Camp Holdout

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 Cleat Violation

On September 15, 2016, DeAndre Hopkins was fined $6,076 for wearing improper cleats, specifically Yeezy 350 Boosts cleats designed by Kanye West.

2016: Lowest Totals Since Rookie Season

In 2016, DeAndre Hopkins had 78 receptions for 954 yards and four touchdowns, marking his lowest totals since his rookie season.

2016: NFL Top 100

In 2016, DeAndre Hopkins was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

August 31, 2017: Signed Contract Extension

On August 31, 2017, the Houston Texans signed DeAndre 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.

March 2020: Partnership with Beyond Meat

In March 2020, DeAndre Hopkins partnered with Beyond Meat to launch the Feed A Million+ pledge, aiming to donate and distribute over one million Beyond Burgers to people in need across the United States.

March 16, 2020: Traded to the Arizona Cardinals

On March 16, 2020, DeAndre Hopkins was traded by the Texans to the Arizona Cardinals along with a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft in exchange for David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2021 fourth-round pick.

September 8, 2020: Signed contract extension with Cardinals

On September 8, 2020, DeAndre Hopkins signed a two-year, $54.5 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals.

September 13, 2020: Cardinals debut

On September 13, 2020, DeAndre Hopkins debuted 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, DeAndre Hopkins displayed the name of Denmark Vesey on his helmet to honor the alleged mastermind of the 1822 South Carolina slave revolt.

May 2, 2022: Suspended by NFL

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

May 26, 2023: Released by Cardinals

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

July 24, 2023: Signed with the Titans

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

October 24, 2024: Traded to Kansas City Chiefs

On October 24, 2024, the Titans traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick. The pick would have become a fourth-round pick if Kansas City were to advance to Super Bowl LIX and Hopkins were to play in 60% of the snaps, but remained a fifth-round pick as Hopkins played in less than 50% of the snaps.