DeAndre Hopkins, the people’s wide receiver.
With fan voting for the 2020 Pro Bowl wrapped up, the Houston Texans wide receiver stands as the most popular at his position in the AFC. Hopkins finished the fan voting stage with 275,684 votes to get him to Orlando in February of 2020.
“Nuk” is now guaranteed to make the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his seven-year career and third year in a row. He will do so as an AFC starter, which the NFL will announce on Tuesday.
Though his numbers aren’t perhaps as gaudy as 2018, Hopkins’ campaign is well worth another Pro Bowl nod. In 14 games, the 27-year-old has 99 receptions for 1,142 yards and seven touchdowns. The reception mark is second in the NFL, behind the New Orleans Saints’ Michael Thomas.
Whether or not Hopkins attends the Pro Bowl is unknown, however. Though he has earned the honor thrice before, he has only been once. Players can opt-out of attending.