DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson Tigers: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile
Oct 6, 2012; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) carries the ball while being defended by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jemea Thomas (14) during the second quarter of the game at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 214 pounds
Position Rank:
Drafted By: Houston Texans (1st round, 27th overall)
40 Yard Dash: 4.57
Vertical Jump: 36″
Broad Jump: 115″
Career Stats
| SEASON | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | ATT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD |
| 2012 | 69 | 1214 | 17.6 | 62 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 72 | 978 | 13.6 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 51 | 626 | 12.3 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Scouting Report/Player Notes
Hopkins has by far and away run off with Clemson’s top receiver spot after Sammy Watkins had a stellar freshman season just a year ago. Watkins has struggled with injuries and inconsistencies while Hopkins has stolen the spotlight at Clemson in 2012. Through the team’s first seven games, he leads the Tigers with 52 receptions for 845 yards and nine touchdowns. Though not as tall as ideal, Hopkins does a good job of snatching the ball out of the air and making the play at its highest point. Big play threat with good speed and I love his elusiveness after the catch. He is averaging over 16 yards per reception so far this season, proving that he is a consistent downfield threat.
Career Highlights (via Clemson athletics site)
Talented wideout who had outstanding hands and ball skills … had 206 receptions for 3,020 yards and 27 touchdowns, 12 punt returns for 82 yards, and two kickoff returns for 32 yards in 2,059 snaps over 39 games (32 starts) in his career … first in school history in receiving yards, first in receiving touchdowns, first in 100-yard receiving games (12), and second in receptions … became the second player in ACC history to total at least 50 receptions as both a freshman and sophomore … had at least one reception in each of his last 36 games, tied for the school record … only Tiger in history with multiple 100-yard receiving performances in bowl games; he had three; had 32 receptions for 403 yards and three touchdowns in three career bowl games … played basketball for the Tigers after the football season ended in 2010-11; he was a member of Clemson’s NCAA Tournament team, but did not travel to the tourney.
Video Highlights (via YouTube)