DeAndre Hopkins Scouting Report
| Position: | WR |
| Conference: | ACC |
| School: | Clemson Tigers |
| Year/Status: | Senior |
| Jersey Number: | #6 |
| Height & Weight: | 6'1 - 205 lbs. |
| Draft Prediction: | Second Round |
| Ranked #44 on our Top 100 Prospects Board | |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.57 |
|---|---|
| Bench press | 15 |
| Vertical jump | 36.0 |
| Broad jump | 115 |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.50 |
2013 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
Also goes by the nickname "Nuk" (sounds like "nuke"). A good route runner who loves to make plays once the ball is in his hands. Snatches the ball out of the air. Gets upfield in a hurry and is not afraid to sacrifice his body to move the ball forward. Has adequate height and is in good shape. Worked a lot of short passes at Clemson (screens and hitches). Not a polished route runner and wastes a lot of motion in making his cuts. Does have a nice explosion off the line.
Flashes big play potential. YAC monster. Locates the ball relatively well. Decent downfield blocker, very willing to mix it up. Shows good concentration on goal-line fade and can secure the ball away from his body. Seems to step up against big-time opponents. Above-average speed and accelerates well to create separation. Will need to add more muscle. Very lean through the middle. Not a natural hands catcher.
Had a red flag issue occur at the NFL Scouting Combine. Reports indicated that Hopkins and Rutgers WR Mark Harrison trashed a hotel room and left it in serious disarray. This problem could negatively impact his draft stock.
Hopkins projects as a second round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Latest Player News & Rumors
- 05/18 Clemson WR Hopkins declares for NFL Draft - The Sports Network
3 Comments | Add Yours
I am a huge FSU fan and Hopkins killed us. I am not a huge proponent of individual skills testing but rather use the eye test to evaluate talent. Hopkins will be a star in the NFL. I hope the Rams draft him and montee ball. I would be ecstatic.
gornicz88 04/19/13 04:39 PM
well by him trashing a motel room is already show he immature, that could be a problem, but i see him as a top 30 pick if he puts it all 2gether, good hands, not fast but he could fall 2 the third round, but a safe pick in 2 round.
clayton 04/22/13 03:12 PM
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He is a 1st round talent. I project he goes to Pittsburgh in the 2nd round. Clemson will miss his determination and big play ability. He read defenses well and sets up corners towards his strengths: Speed,Jumping ability,Great hands and toughness. His blocking is phenominal and he doesnt take off plays. In the win against LSU Andre Ellington ran 3 sweeps to his side for 36 yards. His 4th-16 catch in the Chick-fila bowl VS LSU set the tone for the Tigers to end the season enthusiastically. Clemson should rank in the Top #10 this Season. With the anticipation of Clemson Vs Georgia, the 1st game of the season in Clemson, "Nuk" will be sorely missed! Good Luck in the NFL my Alumni buddy!
kingtut499 03/30/13 09:26 PM