The Houston Texans just wrapped up OTAs and have minicamp next week. They and the rest of the league are going to kick into overdrive over the next few weeks for the 2025 season.
While the Texans are preparing for that, former Houston WR DeAndre Hopkins appeared on the "Daily Dose - Tell Your Truth" YouTube channel for an episode. During that episode, Hopkins was asked about the possibility of being in the Texans' Ring of Honor, and he expressed that it's something he thinks about.
Hopkins said, "I love Houston. I still live in Houston. My family lives here. It would be cool to be in the Houston Ring of Honor one day.”
DeAndre Hopkins Hopes to Land in Texans Ring of Honor
Hopkins was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft by Houston. He spent the first seven years of his career with the Texans and was one of the best receivers to ever suit up for the team.
In 110 career games with them, he ranks second in team history in targets (1,048), catches (632), receiving yards (8,602), and receiving touchdowns (54). He only trails Andre Johnson, who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class.
Hopkins was eventually traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, ending his tenure with Houston. Since then, he's played for the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency this past March.
Even though Hopkins said playing seven years for a team is a short time, what he did in that timeframe was special. He was dominant and is clearly one of the best receivers in team history.
The fact that he and his family still live in Houston speaks volumes to how much they love the city. While he's still playing in the NFL, once those days are done, he will get that recognition from the Texans and get selected to their ring of honor. There's no doubt that it won't happen.