DeAndre Hopkins becomes assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins has been hired as the assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech, announced on August 1, 2026. While this move might suggest he is stepping away from the NFL, Hopkins clarified he remains active and has not retired. He previously worked with the New England Patriots as a guest coach at their training camp. Georgia Tech's head coach, Brent Key, expressed excitement over Hopkins' extensive experience and leadership abilities. The five-time Pro Bowler's last active NFL season was with the Baltimore Ravens, where he had limited production in 2025.
- •Hopkins joins Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach.
- •He has not retired from the NFL and still wants to play.
- •Hopkins previously worked with the Patriots at training camp.
- •Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key values Hopkins' experience.
- •In 2025, Hopkins recorded the least productive season of his career.
- 3:29 AMNBCSports.com — After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired - NBC Sports
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn't retired
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — DeAndre Hopkins updates NFL future after taking Georgia Tech job
"After taking the job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins made it quite clear what it means for his NFL career.
"Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.
"Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 3, 2026, 3:29 AMAfter taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired - NBC Sports
Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:20 AMAfter taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn't retired
Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:01 PMDeAndre Hopkins updates NFL future after taking Georgia Tech job
After taking the job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins made it quite clear what it means for his NFL career.
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