DeAndre Hopkins joining Georgia Tech staff after Patriots flirtation

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 scho