What number will DeAndre Hopkins wear with Chiefs? Why WR can’t keep No. 10 in Kansas City

Just because the Chiefs are undefeated through the first seven weeks of the 2024 season doesn’t mean they won’t go all out before the Nov. 5 trade ᴅᴇᴀᴅline.

Kansas City did just that in the early hours of Wednesday morning, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl and four-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the тιтans for a 2025 conditional fourth-round draft pick. Drafted by the Texans 27th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, the 32-year-old spent seven years in Houston, growing into one of the best pᴀss-catchers in the league

Despite working with 11 different quarterbacks in his tenure with the Texans, Hopkins’ consistency through the first decade of his career was remarkable. He ranks first in total receptions (928) and receiving yards (12,355) as well as third in receiving touchdowns (78) from 2013 to 2023, including three seasons in Arizona and one-and-a-half in Tennessee after his time ended in Houston.

In less than a week, Hopkins has gone from connecting with second-year slinger Will Levis to catching pᴀsses off three-time Super Bowl and two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. The only caveat is the receiver’s jersey number, which may not be available when he arrives in Missouri.

Here’s everything to know about what number Hopkins will wear with Chiefs, including why the receiver can’t keep No. 10 in Kansas City.

Can DeAndre Hopkins wear No. 10 with the Chiefs?

As of right now in Kansas City, No. 10 belongs to Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco. The 25-year-old, who led the team in rushing yards last season, went down in Week 2’s win over Cincinnati with a fractured fibula and was sent to the Injured Reserve.

Initially, head coach Andy Reid was unsure if Pacheco would be able to return this season or wait until next. On Monday, though, the running back posted a video of himself working out on the treadmill, indicating he is making a speedier recovery than anticipated.

No matter his injury outlook, though, it’s unlikely Pacheco will trade numbers with Hopkins when he arrives.

What number will DeAndre Hopkins wear with the Chiefs?

Hopkins has decided to wear No. 8 for the Chiefs in honor of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

“Kobe Bryant, one of my favorite athletes of all time. I knew if I ever got a chance to wear No. 8,” Hopkins said, he would take advantage of the opportunity.

What number did DeAndre Hopkins wear in college?

Hopkins wore No. 6 during his All-ACC career at Clemson, where he was also tabbed a second-team All-American after his third and final season with the Tigers.

Though he has worn No. 10 his entire NFL career, Hopkins has hinted at changing his number before. In April 2021, just before his second year with the Cardinals, the receiver posted an image of himself on social media pH๏τoshopped wearing a jersey with a six on it.

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“Bring back the 6 like @kingjames in Miami,” Hopkins wrote, referencing LeBron James’ switch to the number while he was with the Heat.

Chiefs safety Bryan Cook wears No. 6 for Kansas City this season, but he might be more likely than Pacheco to part ways with his number

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