13 Facts About Brad Hopkins

Brad Hopkins played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

In football, Brad Hopkins played on both offense and defense, playing on the defensive line as well as at tight end.

In basketball, Brad Hopkins played power forward, and was in the same lineup as future Iowa shot-blocker and NBA first-round draft pick Acie Earl.

Brad Hopkins received a scholarship to play football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was recruited by John Mackovic.

Brad Hopkins started all 12 games at left tackle and was named All-American as well as All-Big Ten.

Brad Hopkins graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in Speech Communications.

Brad Hopkins was selected in the first round of the 1993 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers.

Brad Hopkins started all sixteen games for the Oilers for the 1995,1996,1997, and 1999 seasons, blocking for fellow Big Ten alumnus Eddie George.

In 2000, Brad Hopkins earned a trip to the Pro Bowl, starting in all but one game for the Tennessee Titans.

Brad Hopkins was part of an offensive line that allowed the third-lowest number of sacks in the NFL, and George gained over 1,500 yards rushing.

Brad Hopkins continued starting for the Titans, and earned another trip to the Pro Bowl in 2003, starting all sixteen games for the fifth time in his career.

Brad Hopkins announced his retirement from football on June 14,2006.

Brad Hopkins is the father of Los Angeles Rams tight end Brycen Hopkins.