DeAndre Hopkins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL season. The Houston Texans selected him as the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played for the Houston Texans from 2013 to 2019, the Arizona Cardinals from 2020 to 2022, the Tennessee Titans in 2023 and 2024, and now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. As of Week 8 in 2024, he has 945 receptions, 12,557 receiving yards, and 79 touchdowns in his NFL career.
Hopkins was born in Clemson, California and attended D. W. Daniel High School, in Central, South Carolina. where he played football, basketball and track and field. During his senior year, the Lions secured their third South Carolina State Championship and Hopkins was awarded the title of the Independent Mail’s Player of the Year. Concluding his high school career with 57 receptions for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense and 28 interceptions and five touchdowns on defense, Hopkins earned the 12th spot as the best wide receiver in the nation and the State of South Carolina. After high school, Hopkins attended Clemson University and committed to playing football for the Clemson Tigers. According to the official college website, he made 206 receptions for 3,020 yards and 27 touchdowns, with 12 punt returns for 82 yards and two kickoff returns for 32 yards, totaling 2,059 snaps in 39 career games. He ranks first in school history for receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and 100-yard games (12) and second in total receptions.
Who are DeAndre Hopkins Parents?
The late Harris Steve Hopkins and Sabrina Greenlee are the parents of Hopkins. He was born to the couple on 6 June 1992. Unfortunately, Hopkins lost his father in a car accident at an early age and his mother single-handedly struggled to raise him and his siblings.
Who is DeAndre Hopkins’ mother?
Sabrina Greenlee is the mother of the Titans’ wide receiver. According to the official website of S.M.O.O.O.T.H (Speaking Mentally, Outwardly Opening Opportunities Toward Healing), she is an inspirational speaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur and an acid attack survivor. Having lost her husband at a very young age, she became a single mother to her four children including Deandre, Marcus Greenlee, Kesha Smith and Shanterria Cobb.
Sabrina Greenlee founded a non-profit organization, S.M.O.O.O.T.H (Speaking Mentally, Outwardly Opening Opportunities Toward Healing) with the aim of empowering children and women through education and transformational programs. For her contribution and dedication towards society, she has garnered numerous awards including the 2020 Houston Humanitarian Awards, the 2021 Iconic Woman Award from Fresh Spirit Wellness, and more.
Who is DeAndre Hopkins’ father?
Harris Steve Hopkins is the father of Hopkins. As of October 2024, no information is available about him as he passed away in a car accident when DeAndre was an infant.
What nationality are DeAndre Hopkins’ parents?
Hopkins’ parents hold American nationality. Born in Clemson, Hopkins himself holds American nationality.
FAQs on DeAndre Hopkins
A. DeAndre is 32 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on 6 June 1992.
A. DeAndre Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans worth $26,000,000, including a signing bonus amount of $9,815,000, a guaranteed amount of $10,980,000 and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, DeAndre Hopkins’ estimated net worth is around $40 million as of 2024.
A. DeAndre Hopkins attended D. W. Daniel High School, in Central, South Carolina.