DeAndre Hopkins, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, was born on June 6, 1992. He was originally drafted by the Houston Texans as the 27th pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. In his more than a decade-long NFL career, Hopkins has been named to five Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams. He was also the NFL receiving touchdown leader in 2017, which was also a franchise record for the Texans. As of January 2025, he has played in 178 games, recording 984 receptions for 12,965 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference.
In his NFL rookie season, Hopkins was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team. He also set three franchise records for the most receiving touchdowns in a season (13) in 2017, the most receptions in a season (115) in 2018 and the most receiving yards in a playoff season (208) in 2019. However, in 2020, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for David Johnson, among others. He was released by the Cardinals in May 2023 and signed by the Tennessee Titans in July of the same year. Then, in October 2024, he was traded once more, this time to the Kansas City Chiefs, for a 2025 fifth-round pick that would turn into a fourth-round pick if the Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl and he plays 60% of the passes.
DeAndre Hopkins' Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, DeAndre Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, worth $26 million in 2023. The deal includes $10.98 million in total guaranteed, a $9.8 million signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $13 million. As per the contract, the 2025 season is void.
The initial trade took place under the deal that the Chiefs would give the Titans a fifth-round pick, which, under certain circumstances, might turn into a fourth-round pick. According to Arrowhead Pride, the Titans agreed to pay $2.5 million of Hopkins' remaining 2024 base salary in order to make the trade feasible for the Chiefs. This means that the Chiefs will be allowed to use just under $2.6 million of Hopkins' base pay toward this season's salary limit. The Chiefs have to pay Hopkins' roster bonus of $60,000 per game, which increased his 2024 hit by $660,000.
Hopkins' contract breakdown is as follows:
| Contract Terms | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Signing | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 2 yr(s) / $26,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $9,815,000 | $10,980,000 | $10,980,000 | 2025 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Restructure Bonus | Roster/GM Bonus | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | 31 | Active | $1,165,000 | $9,815,000 | - | $900,000 | 1.79% | $10,980,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Active | $739,444 | - | $2,476,664 | $660,000 | 1.71% | $3,216,108 |
| 2025 | 33 | Void | - | - | - | - | 0.68% | $1,857,498 |
| 2026 | - | Void | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 | - | Void | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is DeAndre Hopkins getting paid?
In the 2024 season, DeAndre Hopkins will earn a base salary of $739,444, a restructure bonus of $2.47 million, and a roster bonus of $660,000, with a dead cap of $3.2 million, as per Spotrac.
How much does DeAndre Hopkins make in a minute?
DeAndre Hopkins earns $24.73 per minute on the basis of his $13 million average annual pay and 525,600 minutes in a year.
DeAndre Hopkins' Career Earnings
DeAndre Hopkins' total career earnings are $140 million as of January 2025, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of DeAndre Hopkins' Contract?
The terms of DeAndre Hopkins’ contract guarantee $10.98 million, covering his signing bonus and 2023 salary. He is eligible for a $60,000-per-game active bonus, which can total up to $1.02 million if he plays all 17 games in 2023. Further, the contract also includes a $4.46 million roster bonus for 2024, payable if Hopkins remains on the roster by March 14, 2024. The contract’s 2025-2027 years automatically void, ensuring no long-term cap commitments for either team.
Hopkins’ deal also includes annual performance-based incentives for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, which are non-cumulative and reset each year. These incentives range from $250,000 for achieving moderate benchmarks, such as 65 receptions or 75 receiving yards, to $1 million for achieving benchmarks like 95 receptions, 1,050 receiving yards, or 10 touchdowns. (via the Spotrac)
How much of DeAndre Hopkins' Contract is guaranteed?
DeAndre Hopkins' two-year contract with the Chiefs guarantees a total of $10.98 million of total $26 million, as per Spotrac.
DeAndre Hopkins' Contract History
DeAndre Hopkins was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2013 season. He played five seasons with them before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020. In 2023, he signed another contract with the Tennessee Titans and in 2024 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The complete contract history of Hopkins is as follows, as per Spotrac:
Houston Texans (2013-2019)
Hopkins signed a four-year rookie contract with the Texans, worth $7.62 million with a signing bonus of $3.92 million and it guaranteed $6.18 million in total.
It was further extended for five more years, worth $81 million with a signing bonus of $7.5 million and a total guarantee of $49 million. However, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in March 2020.
Arizona Cardinals (2020-2022)
Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals worth $54.5 million with a signing bonus of $27.5 million and it guaranteed a total of $60 million, with $42.7 million guaranteed at signing.
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FAQs on DeAndre Hopkins
A. DeAndre Hopkins does not have a Super Bowl ring as of January 2025, according to Pro Football Reference.
A. DeAndre Hopkins attended the Clemson University from 2010 to 2012.
A. DeAndre Hopkins was drafted by the Houston Texans as the 27th pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
A. DeAndre Hopkins stands 6 feet 1 inch or 185 cm, tall.
