Hopkins chose Minnesota over Tennessee, USC, and Georgia Tech
Four-star cornerback Justin Hopkins announced Monday that he is committing to the Golden Gophers after narrowing his choices down to Tennessee, USC, Georgia Tech, and Minnesota.
The moment Justin Hopkins made it official.
Big, big get for Minnesota and PJ Fleck #RTB https://t.co/TenfAut3lz pic.twitter.com/suRSnzl8Fu
— Joe Spears (@joe_spears7) February 17, 2025
Get to know Justin Hopkins
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 170
Power 5 Scholarship Offers: Auburn, Cincinnati, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Iowa, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Purdue, TCU, Tennessee, USC, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and West Virginia
247 Sports Composite Rating: .9028
Scouting Report
Hopkins has primarily played wide receiver and safety at the high school level but he seems destined for the cornerback position at the collegiate level. That said, his versatility could be valuable to Minnesota defensive coordinator Danny Collins. Hopkins moves well and can change direction on a dime, allowing him to blanket wide receivers in coverage. He has also demonstrated impressive athleticism and play-making ability as a wide receiver, which should give him the tools to be a ball-hawking cornerback. This is an exceptional pick-up for Minnesota.
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