DeAndre Hopkins

Attended D.W. Daniel High School in Central, S.C., playing football for Head Coach Randy Robinson. Registered 57 receptions for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense and 28 interceptions, returning five for touchdowns on defense. Had 11 punt returns for 289 yards and three touchdowns, along with two kickoff returns for 119 yards and one score as a senior. Rated the 12th-best receiver in the nation and the state's eighth-best overall prospect by Rivals.com, and was the 14th-ranked cornerback by Scout.com and ESPN rated him the 29th-best athlete. Super Prep's sixth-ranked athlete in the state, he received All-State first-team honors from the Charlotte Observer and The State, adding All-Southern honors from the Orlando Sentinel. A finalist for state "Mr. Football" accolades, he was twice named All-State (defense) by the Associated Press. Participated in the Offense-Defense All American game and the Shrine Bowl. Two-time Seneca Daily Journal Player-of-the-Year and Anderson Independent Player-of the- Year choice, in addition to receiving Class AAA All-State honors from the High School Sports Report as a junior and senior. Added co-region player-of-the-year recognition as a senior and was a three-time all-region pick. Led D.W. Daniel High to a 37-4 record during his gridiron career. Was also a four-year starter for the school's basketball team, a three-time All-State choice who tallied more than 1,300 points, 400 rebounds, 600 assists, and 200 steals in his career. Uncle, the late Terry Smith, had 162 receptions as a Clemson Tiger from 1990-93. Show less «