DeAndre Hopkins Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Father at Super Bowl LIX

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver wore his late father’s mink coat, fulfilling a long-held promise as he played in his first Super Bowl after 12 NFL seasons.

DeAndre Hopkins wore a mink coat passed down from his late father, Steve Hopkins, who died in a car accident when DeAndre was five months old.
Hopkins had pledged to wear the coat either at his wedding or the Super Bowl, whichever came first, as a way to honor his father’s memory.
This marks Hopkins' first Super Bowl appearance in his 12-year NFL career, following a mid-season trade to the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2024.
Hopkins credits his mother, Sabrina Greenlee, a domestic violence survivor who lost her vision in an acid attack, for her strength and perseverance throughout his life.
Ahead of the game, Hopkins shared an inspiring message to children facing adversity, encouraging them to stay determined and pursue their dreams.