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See the full story · 3 sourcesVeteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is officially a coach at Georgia Tech , but that doesn’t mean he’s done in the NFL .
Georgia Tech announced on Saturday that Hopkins has been hired as the program’s assistant wide receivers coach.
The hiring comes on the heels of Hopkins joining the New England Patriots as a guest coach at training camp, which was the first sign the veteran wideout was interested in coaching.
DeAndre Hopkins career update
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deandre Hopkins (10) reacts after making a reception for a first down during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium (Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images). While Hopkins becoming a college coach suggests he might be done in the NFL, the five-time Pro Bowler said that is not the case and he still wants to play .
He also had a message for potential recruits.
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“I haven’t retired from the NFL,” Hopkins said on X. “But if you’re a (wide receiver) and you want to be great, come to (Georgia Tech).”
What Georgia Tech said about DeAndre Hopkins hire
Dec 27, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key looks on against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter during the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) DeAndre Hopkins was a prolific wide receiver in the NFL during his prime, so it’s no surprise that Georgia Tech is stoked to have him coaching their wideouts.
“DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to our program goes far beyond the that,” head coach Brent Key said. “He has an exceptional knowledge of what we’re doing on offense due his long relationship with (offensive coordinator) George Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC, but most importantly, he’s a leader of men that I’m very excited for our players to be around, on and off the field.”
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Hopkins and Godsey crossed paths twice in the NFL, once with the Houston Texans from 2014 through 2016, when Godsey was the quarterbacks coach (2014) and offensive coordinator (2015-2016), and then with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, when Godsey was coaching Baltimore’s tight ends.
DeAndre Hopkins’ NFL future
Nov 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Hopkins hasn’t put together a 1,000-yard season since 2023 with the Tennessee Titans and his best days are clearly behind him at the age of 34.
The 2025 campaign was the least productive of his career, with Hopkins posting 330 yards and two scores in 17 contests.
That said, teams could do a lot worse than Hopkins when it comes to depth receivers.
He may not be at Georgia Tech for long if a team suffers an injury at wide receiver in training camp.
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