How Kansas City Chiefs wideout DeAndre Hopkins ranks among all-time NFL receivers
.jpg "Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) reacts after catching a touchdown in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium during the 2024 regular season.")
Kansas City Chiefs receiver DeAndre Hopkins has a long history with the Houston Texans.
The veteran standout began his career in Houston and ranks second all-time in franchise history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.
And he has a vast knowledge of the Texans-Chiefs playoff history.
In 2020, Hopkins recorded nine catches for 118 yards at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC Divisional Round. The performance capped another Pro Bowl season and AP first-team All-Pro selection.
On Saturday, Hopkins will write his next entry in the playoff rivalry. This time, he’ll be wearing a Chiefs jersey in pursuit of his first Super Bowl ring.
“It takes your game to a different level,” Hopkins told The Star, “... knowing that you’re playing for something.”
Hopkins has adjusted well since joining the Chiefs. There is a rapport between Hopkins and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. This season, Hopkins posted 437 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 10 games following a midseason trade.
Here is a look at where Hopkins sits among the all-time receivers in league history.
Receptions
Hopkins ranks 16th on the NFL’s all-time receptions list. He has 984 catches and sits just 16 away from reaching 1,000 for his career.
There are four active players with at least 900 receptions: Hopkins, Travis Kelce, Keenan Allen and Davante Adams.
Kelce crossed the 1,000-catch plateau this season.
Receiving TDs
Hopkins is known for his ability to score touchdowns. He has nine seasons with at least five or more touchdowns.
In total, Hopkins has 83 touchdowns, tied for 26th all-time among NFL receivers. He is 17 touchdowns away from reaching 100 for his career. There are just two active NFL receivers with 100 or more touchdowns (Mike Evans and Davante Adams).
Receiving Yards
Hopkins is closing in on 13,000 yards, which will make him the 21st NFL player to reach the career plateau. In 12 seasons, Hopkins has 12,965 yards and ranks second among active NFL receivers.
Twelve of the 20 players with 13,000 yards are Pro Football Hall of Famers.
