DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech coaching staff

Former NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has agreed to join the coaching staff at Georgia Tech, marking a significant transition for the five-time Pro Bowler as his playing career appears to be winding down. The move, reported on July 31, 2026, will see Hopkins reunite with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey, whom he played under with both the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.

Hopkins, 34, is currently an unrestricted free agent after completing a one-year contract with the Ravens last season. While he has not officially announced his retirement, his on-field production declined in 2025, as he recorded a career-low 330 receiving yards on 22 catches across 17 games. In a recent radio appearance, Hopkins stated he still believes he has football left to play and views himself as a third-down specialist, but no signing with an NFL team has materialized as training camps opened.

His move into coaching follows a brief internship with the New England Patriots during the start of their training camp. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who coached Hopkins in Tennessee in 2023, confirmed on July 30 that Hopkins was no longer with the team after a week-long trial run. Vrabel...