Christian Hopkins
| Christian Hopkins | |
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Position (s): Tight End |
Jersey number (s): 84 |
| born on February 26, 1985 in Chicago , Illinois | |
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| Active : 2008 - 2012 | |
| Undrafted in 2008 | |
| College : Toledo | |
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Christian James "Chris" Hopkins (born February 26, 1985 in Chicago , Illinois ) is a retired American football player on the tight end position . He played for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at the University of Toledo . He won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the Giants after defeating the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI .
Career
Hopkins attended the University of Toledo from 2003 to 2008 , where he played college football for the Toledo Rockets . In his first year he was not eligible to play for academic reasons. In 2004 he was eligible to play and was used in all 13 games, primarily as a blocker. He only caught three passes in the entire season. In 2005 he was the second best receiver of the team with 31 passports caught and was chosen in 2nd-team All- MAC . In 2006 he caught 54 passes for seven touchdowns. The 54 pass catches set a season record for tight ends in the Rockets, beating the previous record by ten passes.
On September 9, 2009, the New York Sentinels from the United Football League (UFL) signed Hopkins. He caught six passes for 67 yards and one touchdown. In 2010 he played in the UFL for the Omaha Nighthawks after being selected as one of 20 players in the Expansion Draft . He caught 12 passes for 90 yards.
On July 30, 2011, the New York Giants signed Hopkins. He was released on September 3, 2011. He was signed up the following day for the Giants Practice Squad , where he spent the entire season. With these he won the Super Bowl XLVI and received a Super Bowl ring. On February 7, 2012, the Giants gave him a new contract. He was released on August 27, 2012.
Individual evidence
- ^ Coach Hedden helps Rockets' Hopkins develop on, off field. In: toledoblade.com. Toledo Blade, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Chris Hopkins - Football. In: utrockets.com. University of Toledo Athletics, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ United Football League's New York Sentinels Add 16 To Roster. In: oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central, 2009, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ a b In With the New. In: giants.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020 (American English).
- ^ Hayden Bird: New York Giants Preseason: Four Tight Ends Vying to Replace Kevin Boss. In: bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ↑ WOWT: Omaha Takes 20 in Expansion Draft. In: wowt.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020 .
- ^ Dan Van Wie: NFL Free Agents Signings: Tracking the Moves of All 32 Teams. In: bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ^ Paul Schwartz: Weatherford beats Dodge for punting job as Giants finish roster cuts. In: nypost.com. 2011, accessed on March 15, 2020 .
- ^ New York Football Giants. In: giants.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020 (American English).
- ^ Ed Valentine: New York Giants Rookie Mini-Camp: Joe Martinek Continues To Impress. In: bigblueview.com. Big Blue View, 2012, accessed March 15, 2020 .
- ^ Scott Rossman: Anchorage Children's Home gets visit from NFL alum. In: wjhg.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020 .
- ^ Giants Sign Eight From Practice Squad. In: sny.tv. SNY, accessed March 15, 2020 (American English).
- ^ Steven Goldstein: New York Giants Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts and Preseason Predictions. In: bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report, accessed March 15, 2020 .
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Hopkins, Christian |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hopkins, Christian James; Hopkins, Chris |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 26, 1985 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois |