At just 24 years old, DeAndre Hopkins has emerged as a star wide receiver in the NFL. Despite an impressive catch radius and natural athleticism, Hopkins also turned to a surprising source for his early success.
“Johnathan Joseph, he’s one of the smartest guys if not the smartest guy in that locker room on knowing football, offense and defense,” Hopkins said on Texans Radio April 25. “He’s an older guy, but still he probably leads the league in pass deflections.”
Johnathan Joseph, now entering his 12th NFL season and seventh with Houston, has seen action in 156 career games with 145 starts.