Ron Hopkins
| No. 46, 15[1] | |
| Born: | November 10, 1960 Ridgely, Tennessee, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB, RS |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College | Murray State |
| NFL draft | 1983, round: 10, pick: 252 |
| Drafted by | Baltimore Colts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1983–1991 | Calgary Stampeders |
Ronald Lee Hopkins (born November 10, 1960) is an American former professional football defensive back who played nine seasons with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Murray State University.
Early life and college
[edit]Ronald Lee Hopkins was born on November 10, 1960, in Ridgely, Tennessee.[2][1]
Hopkins played for the Murray State Racers from 1979 to 1982. He earned All-OVC honors his senior season in 1982. He was inducted into the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Hopkins was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the tenth round, with the 252nd overall pick, of the 1983 NFL draft and by the Michigan Panthers in the eighth round, with the 87th overall pick, of the 1983 USFL draft.[1]
However, Hopkins had already signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) two days prior to the NFL draft.[3] He played in 132 games for the Stampeders from 1983 to 1991.[4] He intercepted 27 passes for 423 yards during his CFL career.[1] Hopkins also returned 226 kickoffs for 5,238 yards and two touchdowns and 73 punts for 693 yards.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "RON HOPKINS". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Ronald Lee Hopkins, Football 1979-1982". goracers.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Cole, Cam (May 7, 1983). "Even Frank Kush deserves some pity". Edmonton Journal. pp. E2. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Ron Hopkins". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1960 births
- American football defensive backs
- American football return specialists
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Canadian football return specialists
- Murray State Racers football players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- 20th-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- People from Lake County, Tennessee
- Players of American football from Tennessee
- Players of Canadian football from Tennessee