Virginia Tech Hokies
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As a Recruit: Hopkins was recruited from Highland Springs (Highland Springs, VA) class of 2008. He committed to Virginia Tech on 9/1/2007. He was recruited by Jim Cavanaugh .
Timeline
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Aug 18
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Aug 6
News
8/6/2012: Antoine Hopkins measures 6-foot-1, 313 pounds prior to preseason practice at Virginia Tech.
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Aug 6
News
8/6/2012: Antoine Hopkins cleared (injury) and will be full-go at Virginia Tech preseason practice.
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Oct 1
Injury
10/1/2011: Antoine Hopkins suffers a torn ACL and is lost for the season during Virginia Tech's game with Clemson
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Nov 4
Game
11/4/2010: Antoine Hopkins had a career-high 10 tackles in Virginia Tech's 28-21 win at Georgia Tech
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Sep 12
Game
9/12/2009: Antoine Hopkins Antoine Hopkins sees first game action of his college career against East Carolina
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Jul 7
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Feb 6
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Sep 1
Photos
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CZYHOKIE247 247RT @VT_Football: Bruce Taylor will join Cincy as a FA and Antoine Hopkins will get a shot in Pittsburgh. #Hokies
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VT_Football VT FootballBruce Taylor will join Cincy as a FA and Antoine Hopkins will get a shot in Pittsburgh. #Hokies
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AndyBitterVT Andy BitterHonorable mentions include WR Marcus Davis, OT Vinston Painter, OL Michael Via, DT Antoine Hopkins, LB Bruce Taylor, CB Kyle Fulller
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MattJonesCT Matt JonesAntoine Hopkins with an Anthony Davis-like swat on that pass.
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gobblercountry GobblerCountry.comRT @AndyBitterVT: VT injury report: Out - LB Tariq Edwards. Questionable- DT Antoine Hopkins (ankle), DT Luther Maddy (ankle), LB Bruce ...
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AndyBitterVT Andy BitterBruce Taylor moved to Backer. Jack Tyler at Mike with Tariq Edwards out for now. Antoine Hopkins/Luther Maddy co-No. 1's at DT.
Featured
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Edit Position Review- Defensive Tackles
3 months agoVirginia Tech's interior defensive line certainly had its moments in 2012 and with most of it returning in tact, optimism is high for the 2013 season. More
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Edit In-Depth Chart
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Edit Scrimmage Insider Notes
9 months agoAn inside look at Virginia Tech's Wednesday scrimmage. More
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Edit Insider Report: Scrimmage Defense
9 months agoVirginia Tech's first preseason scrimmage is in the books and here's an inside look at the defensive side of the ball. More
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Edit Season Outlook: Defense
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Stats
| Year | Tck | TFL | Sck | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 0.5 | - | - |
| 2010 | 45 | 6.5 | 2 | - |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 2008 Redshirt | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 69 | 8 | 2.5 | 1 |
Bio
COLLEGE: 2011: Started all five games he played in at defensive tackle ... Played 212 snaps on defense and six on special teams for a total of 218 ... Had eight tackles, a half a tackle for loss, two pass breakups and six hurries on the season ... Was lost for the season when he tore the ACL in his right knee against Clemson. 2010: Played in every game, starting the last 12 … Contributed 45 tackles, including two sacks and 6.5 behind the line … Led the tackles with a 329-pound push jerk during off-season testing … Had three tackles, including a sack in the final full spring scrimmage … Was in on two sacks during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Played 243 defensive snaps during the regular season … Finished third among the defensive tackles with 16 tackles … Had the most passes broken up (4) among the linemen and played the most snaps among defensive players who don’t have a start … Tied for the fourth-best back squat on the team during off-season testing with a lift of 530 pounds … Had two tackles for loss, including a sack in Tech’s first major spring scrimmage … Had a sack and a blocked field goal in another scrimmage … Was in on two tackles during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Picked up a lot of reps during the preseason at tackle, but ended up redshirting for the season …Posted a 500-pound back squat during off-season workouts … Recovered a fumble in one of the team’s spring scrimmages … Scored the winning TD in the Maroon-White game when he picked up a fumble and rambled 20 yards for a TD in the final three minutes of play … Also collected two sacks and five total tackles in that game. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Scott Burton … Named second-team Group AAA all-state as a defensive lineman by The Associated Press his senior year … Had 61 tackles, including 19 for loss and three sacks, en route to earning Richmond Times-Dispatch first-team All-Met and second-team all-state honors as a senior … A first-team All-Met selection his sophomore season. PERSONAL: Antoine M. Hopkins … Born in Richmond, VA … Son of Gary and Jackie Hopkins … Brother Derrick is a freshman on the team this year ... Enrolled in human development.
Legend:
- Early Enrollee
- Walk-On
- Gray Shirt
- Video Highlights
- Medical Redshirt
- Primary
- Secondary
- Keeper
- Primary (Inactive)
- Secondary (Inactive)
- Keeper (Inactive)