What is DeAndre Hopkins' net worth and salary?
DeAndre Hopkins is an American professional football player who has a net worth of $70 million.
Salary & Contracts
DeAndre signed a four-year deal with the Texans for $7.62 million with $6.18 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.92 million in 2013. Hopkins signed a five-year deal with the Texans in 2017 for $81 million, with $49 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $7.5 million.
On September 8, 2020, it was revealed that DeAndre had signed a two-year $54.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. At the time of signing, the contract made DeAndre the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal included $42.75 million in guaranteed money.
In July 2023, Hopkins signed a two-year contract as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans worth $26 million with incentives that could push the total to $32 million.
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College
DeAndre Hopkins played college football at Clemson University from 2010 to 2012, where he established himself as one of the school's greatest receivers. In his freshman year, he recorded 52 catches for 637 yards and four touchdowns. His sophomore season saw improvement with 72 receptions for 978 yards and five touchdowns. Hopkins' junior year was exceptional – he set school records with 1,405 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns on 82 catches, earning First-team All-ACC honors. After this outstanding season, he declared for the NFL Draft.
NFL Career
The Houston Texans selected Hopkins 27th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He quickly proved his worth, starting all 16 games his rookie season with 52 catches for 802 yards. His breakthrough came in 2014 with his first 1,000+ yard season. From 2017-2019, Hopkins established himself as one of the NFL's elite receivers, earning First-team All-Pro honors three times and making the Pro Bowl five times during his Texans tenure. He became known for his exceptional route-running, reliable hands, and ability to make spectacular catches.
In a surprising move, the Texans traded Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020. In his first season with Arizona, he continued his high-level play with 115 receptions for 1,407 yards and six touchdowns. While injuries affected his 2021 and 2022 seasons, he remained productive when healthy.
The Cardinals released Hopkins after the 2022 season, and he signed with the Tennessee Titans for the 2023 season. Throughout his NFL career, Hopkins has been consistently regarded as one of the league's premier receivers, known particularly for his incredible catch radius and ability to make contested catches.
His career NFL statistics through 2023 are impressive, including multiple seasons with over 100 receptions and 1,000+ receiving yards. He's particularly known for having some of the most reliable hands in NFL history, with very few dropped passes relative to his high target volume. Hopkins has set numerous records and milestones, including becoming the youngest player to reach 700 career receptions and setting the record for most catches before age 30.
