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Brycen Hopkins

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A 4th-round pick (136th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Purdue, Brycen Hopkins has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with LAR, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His air-yards share stands out most — the 83rd percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13 catches for 196 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 245#

College

Purdue

Draft

Rd 4, 136th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
51.3

63th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 7 targets

Role×0.14-0.39
Hands×0.1+0.18
Volume×0.12-0.70
Total EPA×0.22-0.25
EPA/target×0.3+0.36
Yards/target×0.12+1.04

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst35▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility35▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size29▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat79▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability72▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share45▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share83▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency70▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume31▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023LAR51.35578
2022LAR47.477109
2021LAR50119

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Brycen Hopkins has played in 13 regular-season games, all with LAR.

As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 196 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with LAR: 109 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
73
24/g
0
In division3
3
1.0/g
68
23/g
0
Out of division2
2
1.0/g
10
5/g
0
In wins3
4
1.3/g
73
24/g
0
In losses2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
On grass1
2
2.0/g
47
47/g
0
On turf4
3
0.8/g
31
8/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
Outdoors3
4
1.3/g
73
24/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 2SF—40.7
Week 4IND1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 7PIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42
Week 18SF2 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD64.4

Brycen Hopkins — common questions

What position does Brycen Hopkins play?
Brycen Hopkins is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brycen Hopkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brycen Hopkins has played for LAR (2021–2023).
Where did Brycen Hopkins go to college?
Brycen Hopkins played college football at Purdue.
When was Brycen Hopkins drafted?
Brycen Hopkins was selected in round 4, 136th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brycen Hopkins scored?
Brycen Hopkins has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brycen Hopkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brycen Hopkins rated 51.3 for 2023, the 63rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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