ESPN.com · Aug 30, 2018
DeAndre Hopkins, Andre Johnson's former pupil, is paying it forward
HOUSTON -- Watch the Houston Texans' wide receivers in practice and it's easy to see DeAndre Hopkins leading the group.
The Texans' star pass-catcher often goes through the drill first, giving his fellow receivers something to emulate, and then he pays close attention as everyone else goes through it. It's not rare to see Hopkins act as an extra defender, giving the other receivers tips and instructions as if he were a coach.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Hopkins "brings juice to practice," noting when he's not out there, "it's a different practice." Hopkins, who signed a five-year, $81 million contract extension a year ago, even jumps in on the scout team from time to time at practice.
