What happened: Hopkins recently visited Patriots camp, where Mike Vrabel said he was exploring coaching and personnel work. He assisted receivers during individual drills before agreeing to the college role.

Why it matters: The hire reunites Hopkins with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey, who coached him in Houston. Hopkins now moves toward coaching as Georgia Tech prepares for the 2026 season.

What to watch: Attention turns to how Georgia Tech divides Hopkins' duties within its offensive staff.