‘Jackets All Access’ Season 2, Ep. 11: NFL legend DeAndre Hopkins promoted amid coaching shakeup

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — NFL legend DeAndre Hopkins has received a promotion. The former wide receiver will serve as Georgia Tech’s primary wide receivers coach for the rest of the season, according to the school. The move comes after wide receivers coach Jafar Williams was dismissed earlier this week. Hopkins joined the Yellow Jackets’ staff in July as an assistant wide receivers coach RELATED: Georgia Tech football dismisses several coaches amid 2-7 start Tech is set to play Clemson, Hopkins’ alma mater, on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets’ men’s basketball team continued its undefeated start Tuesday with an 85-71 win over Eastern Kentucky. Sophomore forward Tylis Jordan scored 27 points on 66% shooting. ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP: ‘Jackets All-Access’ returns on Atlanta News First “Jackets All Access” will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Atlanta News First. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.