Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to join Georgia Tech’s football staff, reports say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is joining Georgia Tech’s football staff, according to the team.

Hopkins spent part of training camp as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, but New England coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that Hopkins was no longer with the team.

”It was a great experience for everyone,“ Vrabel said.

Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey was Hopkins’ offensive coordinator with the Houston Texans in 2015 and 2016. Hopkins was named a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in 2015.

A first-round pick in 2013, Hopkins spent seven seasons in Houston, three with the Arizona Cardinals, a season-and-a-half with the Tennessee Titans, a half-season with the Kansas City Chiefs and a season with the Baltimore Ravens.

He had 1,006 receptions, 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns in 195 games.

The 34-year-old has not officially announced his retirement.