Add The New York Post on Google DeAndre Hopkins is headed back to college.
The legendary NFL wide receiver is joining the Georgia Tech coaching staff as an assistant wide receivers coach, per On3, after dipping his toes in the coaching waters with the Patriots during training camp.
Hopkins reportedly visited the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta this week, reconnecting with his former coach and new Georgia Tech offensive coordinator, George Godsey.
Deandre Hopkins #10 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the New England Patriots. Getty Images Godsey previously worked with Hopkins as the Texans offensive coordinator from 2015 to 2016, and the Ravens tight ends coach in 2025.
While the move is not finalized, it will come as a surprise to ACC fans because of the long-standing history between Hopkins’ former school, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.
During his time with the Tigers, the former No. 27 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft beat the Yellow Jackets twice, including a two-touchdown, 173-yard game in 2012.
Hopkins worked with Mike Vrabel and the Patriots during training camp to “check things out” and decide if a future in coaching is viable.
“He has got coaching gear on, and he is helping out the offensive coaches and meeting with our personnel guys,” Vrabel added.
“He loves football. People that love football and have played the game for the length of time that he did [want] to, I think, explore the opportunities and what that looks like after his playing career is over.”
The permanence of Hopkins’ new role may be up for debate, as the wide receiver said he “still got a lot of ball left” at the end of June.
He said he wouldn’t force a contract for the 2026 season, but feels like he can still beat anyone one-on-one at any time.
DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Baltimore Ravens caches a pass during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots. Getty Images He’s accepted his role as a utility guy, but thinks he could be useful on third downs for a contender.
“Going into year 14, I would love to play for a competitor if that time came,” Hopkins said, “but I’m not in no rush to go out and be a regular-season superstar because for me, I’m not getting a contract extension.”
Last season Hopkins played in all 17 games for the Ravens, logging a career low 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns.
If a job with the Yellow Jackets marks the end of his career, he’ll end with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards with 85 touchdowns in 195 games over 13 seasons.
