DeAndre Hopkins has been so productive over his career, he hasn't gotten caught up in chasing milestones. But he catches like few receivers who've ever played.
Hopkins needs just one reception on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals to reach 1,000 for his NFL career. He nearly had it on an end zone shot near the end of the Ravens' win over the New York Jets, but he'll look to get it on a bigger stage Thursday night.
Only 17 receivers have reached that milestone, and the names on that list include the best of the best. Eight are already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Larry Fitzgerald expected to join them in [next year’s class](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/terrell-suggs-marshal-yanda-pro-football-hall-of-fame-semifinalists-2025).
Hopkins has already achieved greatness, but he has not won a Super Bowl. A major reason he signed with the Ravens was to take another run at the Lombardi Trophy after playing for the Kansas City Chiefs last season and losing in the Super Bowl.
The 33-year-old Hopkins is already No. 1 among active players in all-time receiving yards (13,197), and if he stays healthy, he knows more milestones will come. However, with the Ravens on a five-game winning streak, he wants a ring to go with the records.
"This is probably the first year that I honestly looked at where I am statistically \[all-time\]. I've never cared about it. But in Year Year 13, I'm like, 'Alright, maybe I should start peeping at the numbers.' It definitely shows something about the body of work you've put in. You can't overlook it. You've got to be reliable. You've got to be able to practice and execute. And when you look back on it one day, you're like 'Wow.'"
Making "wow" catches is something Hopkins has done continuously throughout his career. His hands are like Velcro, with body control that resembles a contortionist. There are tons of circus catches that Hopkins has made during games, but he's made many during practices that are equally spectacular.