Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has immediately impacted the team since being acquired weeks ago. He has already caught two touchdown passes and made highlight-reel plays on the field, but it’s his role off the field that is garnering extra attention.
Hopkins spoke with the media on Wednesday shortly before the start of practice, addressing his role as a mentor to the younger receivers on the roster.
“I tell those guys to go out and be themselves. They mess up, make a mistake, go out, just be yourself,” said Hopkins. “Put it behind you. They do good; I’m the first person to try to be there for them when they do (bad) as well. But they’ve definitely been asking me a lot of questions. Just about football and life. That’s why I’m here to be that big brother.”
During last week’s press conference, Rookie Xavier Worthy mentioned being all ears to anything Hopkins offered advice regarding his journey in the league. The talented speedster has shown flashes of greatness in games this season while having rookie moments to match. Worthy and Hopkins’ combination will continue to be crucial to the Chiefs’ success as the season’s second half takes shape.