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    As an infant, Hopkins was given the nickname Nuk by his mother because he frequently chewed through NUK pacifiers. … See more

    DeAndre Hopkins - Wikipedia

    • DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins (born June 6, 1992), nicknamed "DHop" and "Nuk", is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Hopkins is a five-time Pro Bo… See more

    BornJune 6, 1992 · Clemson, South Carolina, U.S.
    Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
    Weight212 lb (96 kg)
    College career

    Hopkins enrolled in Clemson University, where he played for the Clemson Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012 under head coach Dabo Swinney.
    Hopkins immediately became a contributor to the Clem… See more

    Professional career

    Coming out of Clemson, Hopkins was considered a top prospect and received an invitation to the NFL combine. He completed nearly all of the combine drills, but was unable to finish the three-cone drill after sufferi… See more