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Purdue Football: Where will Boilermakers land in 2020 NFL Draft?

By Dante Pryor

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Brycen Hopkins #89 of the Purdue Boilermakers runs after a catch against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Brycen Hopkins #89 of the Purdue Boilermakers runs after a catch against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – NOVEMBER 30: Brycen Hopkins #89 of the Purdue Boilermakers is tackled by Andre Brown Jr. #14 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019, in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – NOVEMBER 30: Brycen Hopkins #89 of the Purdue Boilermakers is tackled by Andre Brown Jr. #14 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019, in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

TE. 4. player. 32. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Purdue. Brycen Hopkins

With the season-ending injury to Rondale Moore, Brycen Hopkins stepped up and became one of the primary options in the Boilermakers offense. Hopkins finished his senior season with 61 catches and 830 yards with seven touchdowns. He proved that you can line him up all over the field and he is a matchup nightmare for defenses.

Hopkins began to impress as a junior with 34 catches and 583 yards. His 17.1 yards per catch showed his big-play catch ability. One thing you have to like about his career in West Lafayette is his production increased and his on-field play got better every season.

Two things will get Hopkins drafted in the middle rounds. First, his pedigree. He is the son of former Tennessee Titans lineman Brad Hopkins. He has athletic traits that scouts love. Second, his work ethic will get him a roster spot. He did not start playing football until high school and was all-state by his senior year.

Hopkins needs the right fit. He is not an in-line tight end. Don’t look for Hopkins to block linemen one on one. He is more of an H-back/flex tight end. He needs more of a spread scheme — similar to what he ran at Purdue to be successful.

Look for Hopkins to come off of the board in round four. He would make a great addition to the Cardinals’ receivers and tight ends room.

Projection: Fourth round, No. 114 overall (Cardinals)

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