The Chiefs are on the verge of a three-peat, and DeAndre Hopkins could win his first-ever Lombardi Trophy. Kansas City picked up Hopkins this year in the middle of the season in a trade with the Titans. Well, it pretty much turned out in his favor, as the WR will be playing in the Super Bowl. DHop’s first-ever Super Bowl in his eleven-year career. And all Hopkins fans are praying for is that he gets his hands on that Super Bowl ring. It’s been a long time coming, and this could finally be his moment.

You’ve also seen DeAndre Hopkins in Texans and Cardinals uniforms, before landing up at the Chiefs, but what’s behind the calm, collected demeanor we see on the field? All the pressure, the noise, the intense spotlight – yet very little seems to rattle him. So what fuels the man who makes it all look so effortless?

What is DeAndre Hopkins’ nationality?

DeAndre is American. Born in the heart of South Carolina, his journey carries a story that’s as inspiring as his game. Nicknamed “Nuk” by his mother, his journey began at D.W. Daniel High School, where his talent first started to shine.

Back in his high school days, Hopkins’ play was a sight to watch. On offense, he racked up 57 receptions for a jaw-dropping 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns. But that wasn’t all. On defense, he was a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, snagging 28 interceptions and taking five of them to the house. His passion for football then led him to Clemson University, where he joined the Tigers. That’s when NFL scouts began to take notice. By the 2013 draft, the Texans had locked him in, kicking off his journey at the professional level.

Hopkins’ religion, ethnicity, and more…

After the Chiefs won the AFC Conference Championship on Sunday, Clark Hunt‘s wife, Tavia, shared an emotional post. The last section of it talked about all the players who openly talked about their faith. And there was one name missing. Yes, it was DeAndre Hopkins’ name. “My faith is a big, big thing for me. It is a major part of my life, and my mom made sure I knew about God.” The Chiefs WR turns to God to guide him through both the highs and lows. Raised by a single mother, Hopkins had already experienced one of his darkest moments when he lost his father at a young age.

So, behind that tough DeAndre on the field, there’s a person who turned to God. And has stayed on that path ever since. “No matter how hard life can get, you can never give up. Just work hard, live right, and have faith in the Lord,” shared Hopkins once. In 2012, while DeAndre Hopkins was with the Clemson Tigers, enduring the scorching South Carolina heat, he made a pivotal decision to get baptized. The photo of him being baptized in a Rubbermaid ice tub still lives on.

Speaking of his ethnicity, Hopkins is African-American. The son of Sabrina Greenlee and Harris Hopkins, he has football in his genes as his uncle, Terry Smith, also played football. Sabrina, DeAndre Hopkins’ mom, still prays for him before every game. Last week, when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship, she was there in the stands. The Chiefs shared a picture after the game, capturing the emotional moment when she was seen in tears hugging her champion son. 

Her little ‘Nuk’ will be hoping to make her proud once again tomorrow!