Hopper’s game is built on quickness and speed as shown by his unofficial 4.44 40-yard dash at the Combine. He has a quick first step once the ball is snapped. His change of direction and fluid hips makes him a natural in the coverage skills.
However, he lacks instinct and tackle technique which is evident by his 22.7% missed tackle rate. He needs to be polished for him to make any impact in the pros. His 51.5 PFF grade for the 2023 season projects him as a Mid Day-Three pick.
Ty’Ron has a long history when it comes to transferring. He started his high school at Shelby, North Carolina before moving to Roswell High School in Georgia for his senior year. In Hopper’s high school career he racked up 193 tackles with 18.5 going for a loss, seven sacks and seven interceptions. He was a consensus four star recruit out of Roswell.
After being heavily recruited by those in SEC and ACC territory, he eventually landed at University of Florida. After redshirting his first season, he recorded 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks in the 2020 season. He exploded onto the scene for the Gators in 2021 as a rotational linebacker. He accumulated 10 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in the season.
He entered transfer protocol and followed his cousin Tyrone Hopper to Missouri. He quickly emerged as the playmaker for Tigers defense. He finished the 2022 season with 59 solo tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. But he could not replicate the same production in 2023, as the linebacker missed several games battling an ankle injury.
A two-time Second-Team All-SEC member finished his collegiate career with 209 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and nine sacks.
What is Ty’Ron Hopper NIL Deal?
Ty’Ron Hopper’s NIL deal as of April 2024 is worth $121k, as per On3. This includes a roster value of $88k and an NIL value of $34k. Hopper is currently 950th in college football NIL rank. He had a NIL deal worth $108k in early February, which went on to increase by 14% by mid-February. Ty’Ron has partnered with Every True Tiger Foundation in January 2023.
FAQs on Ty’Ron Hopper NIL Deal
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Hopper is 6’2 tall and weighs 231 pounds.
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Ty’Ron ran an unofficially 4.40 seconds 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL combine.
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Hopper did declare for the 2024 NFL draft after spending five seasons in college.
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Ty’Ron was born on 26th April, 2001.
