Overview
- Georgia Tech hired Hopkins as an assistant wide receivers coach and he worked on the sideline during the Yellow Jackets' 14-13 loss to Colorado.
- Head coach Brent Key publicly praised Hopkins as a “rising star” in coaching and said he possesses the demeanor, player relationships, and football IQ that suit a future head coach.
- Hopkins has not formally retired from the NFL and has posted on social media about playing, while his recent season produced 22 catches for 330 yards with the Baltimore Ravens.
- The hire was shaped by Hopkins’ prior ties to offensive coordinator George Godsey and his long NFL résumé, which includes four All-Pro selections and top franchise receiving marks with the Texans.
- Georgia Tech gains immediate visibility and veteran credibility at receiver coaching, and Hopkins’ dual status as coach and potential free-agent option could prompt NFL teams to monitor his availability later this season.