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Houston Texans: Reggie Wayne praises DeAndre Hopkins’ ‘strong hands’

Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne believes that Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins may be the best receiver in the game. Wayne attributes not the speed or his high football IQ of Hopkins — though they play a role — but his “strong hands,” for the reason he is so special.

During a recent segment on NFL Network, Wayne said this following as to why Hopkins is at the top of the best wide receivers in the league:

“His hands, when it comes to catching that football, are so strong that even when he’s covered, he finds ways of coming down with the ball.