Following the 2014 NFL Draft, the Bengals signed an offensive guard with a passion for Gospel music and reading the Bible. That was Trey Hopkins who grew up in Texas and named Andre Gurode, a five time Pro Bowl guard for the Dallas Cowboys, as one of his sports heroes. It would obviously be a huge benefit for the Bengals if the former Texas Longhorn could emulate Gurode’s on-field accolades.
Hopkins played all four seasons at Texas, starting at right tackle as a sophomore, before moving to left guard as a junior and senior.