DeAndre Hopkins Will Honor Late Father by Showing Up to the Super Bowl in His Mink Coat

Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins honors his late father with a mink jacket tribute at his first Super Bowl appearance.
DeAndre Hopkins

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career: his first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

But beyond the game itself, Hopkins recently spoke about an emotional tribute to his late father—a tribute that will be on full display as he walks into Allegiant Stadium on February 9 in a mink coat.

During Super Bowl Opening Night, Hopkins shared the touching story behind his decision to wear the mink coat, explaining that it was left behind by his father, Harris Steve Hopkins, who tragically passed away in a car accident when DeAndre was just five months old.

“My dad died in 1992, and he left me a couple things,” Hopkins said. “One of the things that he left me was a mink jacket. So, I always said I would wear that mink jacket to my wedding or to the Super Bowl, whichever one happened first. And obviously, I’m not married. I’m going to wear my daddy’s mink jacket.”

Hopkins’ path to Super Bowl LVIII has been anything but easy. A five-time Pro Bowler, he spent the majority of his career with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, enduring playoff heartbreaks, team rebuilds, and injuries.

This season, Hopkins began the year with the Tennessee Titans, signing a two-year deal. However, after a sluggish start, Tennessee opted to trade Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs in October—a midseason move that changed his career.

Now, alongside Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid, Hopkins finds himself just one game away from winning his first Super Bowl ring.

As he prepares to step onto football’s biggest stage, Hopkins took to social media to inspire young kids who, like him, come from challenging backgrounds.

“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,” he posted on X. “Know that I was a kid in your exact shoes and this week I’m playing in the Super Bowl. Don’t give up, work hard, keep believing. Where you start doesn’t determine where you end up.”

We look forward to seeing the Chiefs and Eagles battle it out again!

For DeAndre Hopkins, Super Bowl LVIII isn’t just about football—it’s about honoring his past, carrying his father’s legacy, and proving that hard work and perseverance can take you anywhere. And when he walks into Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, draped in his father’s mink coat, it will be more than a fashion statement—it will be a full-circle moment years in the making.