DeAndre Hopkins Takes Over Georgia Tech’s Wide Receivers

Georgia Tech has handed DeAndre Hopkins responsibility for its wide receivers for the rest of the 2026 season. The move followed a broad coaching shake-up announced November 9, two days after the Yellow Jackets lost 44-17 to Louisville, their fourth consecutive defeat.

The program dismissed four staffers: Jason Semore, who ran the defense; Kyle Pope, who worked with defensive ends; Allen Mogridge, who led the offensive line; and Jafar Williams, who oversaw receivers. Hopkins, previously an assistant wide receivers coach, is in his first season with the program.

The changes come amid a difficult season for Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets entered the year ranked among the top five in the media’s preseason ACC poll, but have a 2-7 overall record and only one conference win.

Hopkins brings extensive playing experience to the position. During 13 NFL seasons, he earned five Pro Bowl selections and was named a first-team All-Pro three times. He played college football at Clemson from 2010 through 2012.

His first game leading the receivers will be against Clemson on November 14. The remaining games will give Hopkins an opportunity to develop in his first year as a college coach.