Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is gearing up to play in the first Super Bowl for the first time in his illustrious career
Hopkins, who came from humble beginnings in South Carolina and was raised by a single parent, took to Twitter on Monday to encourage kids with a similar background to chase their dreams, work hard, and believe in themselves.
The All-Pro wideout’s message resonated with fans, who were pleased to see that the veteran receiver was using his platform to advocate for those in lesser-served communities ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Read Hopkins’ heartwarming message, which was posted to his official Twitter account on Monday:
To all the kids out there living in small towns, in small houses, with single parents. To the kids who see violence, who see loss, who don’t get the resources they deserve, but who still have big dreams. Know that I was a kid in your exact shoes and this week I’m playing in the…
— Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) February 3, 2025
Hopkins is considered one of the most exciting pass-catchers in the NFL and has a chance to earn his first Super Bowl ring as part of Kansas City’s three-peat effort.
Expect the veteran wideout to have a big game when the Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX next weekend.