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DeAndre Hopkins through the years

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris, left, chats with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) on the first day of NCAA college football practice on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 in Clemson, S.C. The defending ACC Champions open their 2012 season on Sept. 1 against Auburn in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)

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Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris, left, chats with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) on the first day of NCAA college football practice on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 in Clemson, S.C. The defending ACC Champions open their 2012 season on Sept. 1 against Auburn in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)

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  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins points to fans after his team beat LSU 25-24 at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball for a first down during the fourth quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball for a first down during the fourth quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins after the Tigers beat LSU 25-24 at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates a 25-24 win over LSU at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a fourth and 16 yard pass for a first down during the fourth quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the Georgie Dome in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins holds on to a touchdown catch near LSU's Tharold Simon during the second quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins gets a first down while LSU's Therold Simon gets a flag during the second quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates his touchdown catch with center Dalton Freeman during the second quarter at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and wide receiver Sammy Watkins walk by cheering fans, in the pregame Tiger Walk, through the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins shakes hands with fans during Tiger Walk before kickoff with South Carolina.
  • DeAndre Hopkins stretches at their first bowl game football practice session on Dec. 8th
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with teammate Jaron Brown catches after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass over South Carolina's Akeem Auguste in the first quarter against South Carolina on Saturday.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a 43-yard touchdown pass over South Carolina's D.J. Swearinger (36) and Akeem Auguste in the first quarter against South Carolina on Saturday.
  • DeAndre Hopkins runs for the goal line after catching a 62-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins scores a 62-yard touchdown during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, breaking career record for receiving yards.
  • DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with Brandon Thomas after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins rubs Howard's Rock, before running down the hill, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
  • DeAndre Hopkins performs in a skit by the football team at Tigerama Friday night in Clemson
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a 5-yard touchdown pass over Duke's Lee Butler in the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a 45-yard touchdown pass over Duke's Lee Butler in the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday. The score was Hopkins' third of the quarter.
  • DeAndre Hopkins catches a 12-yard touchdown pass in the first half
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins makes a juggling catch during the fourth quarter at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, N.C.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins hauls in a touchdown pass over Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller in the third quarter Saturday.
  • DeAndre Hopkins tries to catch a pass in the first quarter
  • DeAndre Hopkins runs for a touchdown after catching a ball in the second quarter against Georgia Tech
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs past Boston College Eagles defensive back C.J. Jones to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter making the score 45-31 which would be the final score.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass over Florida State defensive back Terrence Brooks to score a touchdown in the first quarter.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins walks to the stadium during the Tiger Walk.
  • DeAndre Hopkins runs after catching a pass against Ball State
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass and keeps his balance near Auburn defensive back Ryan White during the second quarter at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins lines up with Auburn cornerback Chris Davis on the play which he caught a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass for a touchdown near Auburn cornerback Chris Davis during the fourth quarter at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
  • Clemson Football Fan Appreciation Day - DeAndre Hopkins
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins before punt return drills on the first day of practice.
  • Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris, left, chats with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) on the first day of NCAA college football practice on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 in Clemson, S.C. The defending ACC Champions open their 2012 season on Sept. 1 against Auburn in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)
  • Clemson football spring game - DeAndre Hopkins
  • Clemson white team receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a touchdown near orange team cornerback Darius Robinson in the fourth quarter of the Orange and White spring game in Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins scored a touchdown on a 28-yard pass in the 2nd half of the Orange Bowl.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) in the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) celebrates with the tigers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) smiles at Virginia Tech cornerback Cris Hill(9) after pointing at him in the first quarter in the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
  • DeAndre Hopkins runs after making a catch during the first half in Raleigh.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass between N.C. State defenders Brandan Bishop and David Amerson in the third quarter Saturday. Hopkins finished the night with 124 receiving yards in the 37-13 loss.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass against Wake Forest.
  • Clemson Tigers wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins eludes the North Carolina defensive to score a touchdown in the first quarter.
  • Clemson Tigers wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels safety Tre Boston in the first quarter.
  • Clemson Tigers wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, left, defensive end Andre Branch and linebacker Corico Hawkins celebrate with fans at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland after a comeback 56-45 win over the Terrapins Saturday night.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins catches a 50-yard pass in the first quarter against FSU..
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) catches a 50-yard pass near the goal line to help set up a Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) touchdown run.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) celebrates a first quarter touchdown against Auburn.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins catches a touchdown pass over Wofford's Stephon Shelton in the fourth quarter Saturday.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins runs after making a catch against Troy.
  • Sandi Little of Greenville poses for a photo at the locker of DeAndre Hopkins for her friend Dorinda Fugitt of Santee at the Dabo Swinney Ladies Clinic.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins, former D.W. Daniel High School standout, looks to pass late in the second half against FSU. Clemson won 62-44.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins dribbles late in the second half against FSU. Clemson won 62-44.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins, a standout freshman wide receiver, joined the basketball team for warmups before the Tigers' 79-72 win over Miami on Jan. 8, 2011.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins sits on the bench during Saturday's game against Miami. The freshman standout wide receiver has joined the basketball team.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) is tackled by South Florida corner back Quenton Washington during the 4th quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) runs past South Carolina corner back Stephon Gilmore (5) during the 1st quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) runs in the end zone past South Carolina corner back C.C. Whitlock (12) after completing a 45 yard pass in the first quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins opened the scoring catching a first quarter touchdown in the West end zone.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins opened the scoring with a first quarter touchdown in the West end zone.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after a catch in the first quarter at BB&T Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. Hopkins scored a touchdown in the third quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball near Georgia Tech safety Mario Butler in the first quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball near Georgia Tech safety Mario Butler in the first quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball near Georgia Tech safety Mario Butler in the first quarter.
  • Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a ball near Georgia Tech safety Mario Butler in the first quarter.
  • Clemson's DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass against North Carolina.
  • Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches a pass in the third quarter against Miami.
  • Chase Rorie, 8, of Salem gets an autograph from freshman wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, former D.W. Daniel High School standout at the annual pre-season Fan Appreciation Day under the Memorial Stadium stands. Rorie mananged to get nearly all the players autographs on the back of his shirt.
  • Clemson wide receiver Bryce McNeal, right, and DeAndre Hopkins sign autographs in Memorial Stadium during the annual pre-season Fan Appreciation Day.
  • DeAndre Hopkins, former D.W. Daniel High standout, runs a receiver route on the first day of practice.
  • DeAndre Hopkins of D.W. Daniel High School is the Independent Mail's player of the year for boys basketball after he and the Lions won the Class AAA state championship, the schools first since 1967.
  • D.W. Daniel senior DeAndre Hopkins hugs coach Jeff Maness while Lake City's De'Charles Burgess walks away after the Lions won the Class AAA Boys State Championship game at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
  • D.W. Daniel senior DeAndre Hopkins lifs the championship trophy after the Lions won the Class AAA Boys State Championship game at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
  • D.W. Daniel senior DeAndre Hopkins dunks in the Class AAA Boys State Championship game at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
  • D.W. Daniel senior DeAndre Hopkins kisses the championship trophy with teammates after the Lions won the Class AAA Boys State Championship game at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
  • D.W. Daniel defender DeAndre Hopkins blocks the shot of Lake City forward Dashawn Butler in the fourth quarter during the Class AAA Boys State Championship game at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
  • D.W. Daniel's DeAndre Hopkins dribbles up court during their 70-56 win over Lower Richmond in the Boys AAA Upper State Championship game at the BI-LO Center in Greenville. Hopkins, who earned Freshman All-America honors for the Tigers in football this fall, will join the Tiger basketball team after the Meineke Car Care Bowl.
  • D.W. Daniel DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after the Lions defeated Lower Richmond 70-56 in the Boys AAA Upper State Championship game at the BI-LO Center in Greenville.
  • D.W. Daniel's DeAndre Hopkins runs the ball after taking the direct snap Friday against Clinton.
  • D.W. Daniel High School's Deandre Hopkins and D'Andre Draper break up a pass intended for Greenville High School's Chris Hall in the second quarter of their game at Sirrine Stadium in Greenville on Friday night.
  • DW Daniel High School's DeAndre Hopkins returns a punt 84-yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of Daniel's game against Belton-Honea Path High School on Friday night.
  • Seneca defender Kenny Watt, left, hits D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins around the 39-yard-line in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • Seneca defender Kenny Watt, left, falls to the ground after hitting D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins around the 39-yard-line in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after getting hit by Seneca defender Kenny Watt, left, in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after getting hit by Seneca defender Kenny Watt in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after getting hit by Seneca defender Kenny Watt, right, in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after getting hit by Seneca defender Kenny Watt, right, in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs after getting hit by Seneca defender Kenny Watt, right, in the first quarter Friday in Central. Officials ruled the play dead at the spot where Hopkins lost his helmet after Hopkins had already gained a first down.
  • D.W. Daniel's Deandre Hopkins defends against a pass intended for T.L. Hanna's Martavis Bryant in the first half.
  • D.W. Daniel secondary, from left; Jerrod Williams, J.P. Hill, DeAndre Hopkins, and Dee Bradley.
  • D.W. Daniel secondary star DeAndre Hopkins, a junior this year, catches a ball during August practice drills.

DeAndre Hopkins announced to the world through his twitter account he is taking his talents to the NFL after three years of playing wide receiver at Clemson University. Hopkins, who played football at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, also led the Lions to a Class 3A state title his senior year.

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