James Hopson II brings Duke rare two-way utility and special-teams value
In the 2024 season, Hopson transitioned from safety to wide receiver and appeared in 11 games for Duke, but his defining value is still his versatility: he has logged 29 career games, blocked a punt against North Carolina, and earned Academic All-ACC honors in 2023 and 2024, signaling reliability, intelligence, and buy-in.[5] At 6-foot-0, 190 pounds, he projects more as a high-character depth piece and special-teams contributor than a featured receiver, which makes him a useful fit for teams that prize effort, adaptability, and roster flexibility.[5][2]
