Geoffrey A Knox, Ravens WireFri, November 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM UTC·2 min readDoing anything 1,000 times is crazy. It just shows how consistent, focused, and driven we are. It's a benchmark unlike any other. Like an 18th or 21st birthday or a 25th wedding anniversary, saying '1,000' adds another level of punch to the accomplishment.
The Baltimore Ravens are well into their 30th season. It started slowly, but that only seemed to add to what's becoming a fantastic tale. Besides, it's the peaks and valleys that make these things enjoyable. What's a good story without a bit of drama? What's an NFL season without some shining performances?
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDeAndre Hopkins reaches the 1,000-reception milestone.
DeAndre Hopkins was born to be a fireworks show. He was born two days after July 4th, you know? A native of Clemson, South Carolina, he attended Clemson University, where the Tigers faithful would fill Death Valley (Memorial Stadium) with 'Nuk' chants every time he hauled in a reception.
Hopkins caught 206 passes in 39 career games for the Tigers. He's well past that in his NFL career now.
Every year, Thanksgiving reminds us of what we appreciate. We appreciate DeAndre Hopkins. 13 years into his legendary career, he reached 1,000 career receptions with his first catch in Week 13's Thanksgiving game.
Is Hopkins a future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee? That discussion will continue from now until he officially calls it a career, but until then, the fireworks continue for the man formerly known as 'Nuk'. Here's a tip of the cap for yet another legendary accomplishment.
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