Deandre Hopkins

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		195	1006	13,295	85
2025		17	22	330	2
2024		16	56	610	5
2023		17	75

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This DeAndre Hopkins deal represents an absolute steal for whatever team lands him, earning a stellar A CVI despite his current free agent status. At just $800K annually, acquiring a receiver of Hopkins' caliber — even in a rotational role — provides exceptional value that's nearly impossible to find in today's inflated market. While the 32-year-old wideout may no longer be the elite, All-Pro force who dominated with Arizona and Houston, his veteran savvy and proven hands still offer far more production potential than most players available at this price point. The minimal financial commitment essentially makes this a risk-free gamble with significant upside, as Hopkins could easily outperform his rotational projection if deployed correctly in the right offensive system. Any contending team that secures Hopkins at this number is getting a former franchise-caliber talent at replacement-level money — the kind of shrewd roster building that can make the difference in tight playoff races.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Deandre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

DeAndre Hopkins remains one of the most accomplished wide receivers of his generation, entering free agency at 34 with 13 seasons and 195 games on his resume. The veteran has established himself as a perennial elite pass-catcher despite a recent performance decline that warrants scrutiny. His B-grade current assessment reflects a player whose legacy far outpaces his 2025 trajectory. Hopkins continues to produce quality per-catch output, averaging 15.0 yards per reception against an NFL average of 12.13, demonstrating his ability to still win vertical leverage and move the chains downfield. However, his receiving yardage has dipped to 19.4 yards per game, essentially matching league-average production at 18.39, signaling reduced target volume or diminished explosive play potential. Most concerning is his touchdown rate at 0.12 per game versus the 0.18 NFL average, indicating fewer red-zone opportunities or decreased efficiency in the end zone—a notable regression for a player of his caliber. The season-to-season trend tells a troubling story: Hopkins dropped from a solid B+ in 2023 through a C+ in 2024 before sliding to a D+ in 2025, suggesting accelerating decline rather than stabilization. At 34 years old with 13 seasons of wear, his window for recapturing elite production is rapidly closing. Teams evaluating Hopkins should weigh whether his remaining upside as a complementary option justifies the veteran cost, as his current-season metrics no longer justify starter's compensation.

How Deandre Compares at the Position

Deandre Hopkins ranks 43rd of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Deandre between Garrett Wilson (B+) just ahead and Rome Odunze (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The talk around DeAndre Hopkins this stretch nets a A sentiment grade. Media coverage has pivoted away from decline-narrative doom toward genuine organizational interest and player agency—Hopkins is being framed as a sought-after veteran with legitimate leverage rather than a fading asset scrambling for work, and his public preference to join Joe Burrow's roster has added narrative intrigue to an otherwise quiet free-agency window. The respectful, neutral-to-positive tone across recent headlines reflects the media's acknowledgment of his Hall of Fame trajectory and 13 years of elite production, even as realistic expectations have shifted from dominant force to complementary weapon for a contending team. This sentiment grade notably outpaces his B-level performance grade, suggesting the narrative is more about legacy appreciation and organizational pursuit than current on-field dominance—his 2025 season output of 330 receiving yards across 17 games reflects a depth-piece role rather than a primary target, yet teams remain interested enough to engage. The absence of negative coverage—no injury reports, no locker room friction, no benching whispers—has preserved his reputation as a high-character veteran, and a market rate of just $0.8M annually frames him as exceptional value for playoffs-minded rosters willing to bet on veteran experience. The public sentiment remains one of respectful transition: the media is rooting for Hopkins to land in the right situation, but understands the realities of age and injury history mean his best days are behind him.