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DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins

Wide Receiver

Tennessee Titans

Speaking at

Wednesday 19 June, 10:30 - 11:00

The Rapid Evolution of Athletes as Brand Builders

Biography

DeAndre Hopkins is a star wide receiver in the NFL, renowned for his incredible hands, route-running, and acrobatic catches. Drafted in the first round by the Houston Texans in 2013, Hopkins quickly established himself as one of the league's elite receivers. With five Pro Bowl selections and five All-Pro honours to his name, Hopkins has consistently been a force to be reckoned with on the field.

Hopkins led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2017 with 13 touchdowns, then followed it up the year after in 2018 by leading the league in receiving yards with 1,572 yards and leading the league in receptions with 115 catches! He would go on to be named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team for his outstanding performance during the decade.

His trade to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020 only solidified his status as one of the most dominant pass-catchers in the NFL, continuing to