Justin Hopkins brings four-star upside and ball-hawking swagger to Minnesota’s 2026 secondary
Justin Hopkins is a 2026 four-star cornerback from Ensworth in Nashville who committed to Minnesota and later shut down his recruitment, a good sign the Gophers got a firm pledge, not a rental. He’s been praised for his instincts, upside and competitive edge, with evaluations noting he may be a bit undersized by prototype standards but plays like a defender who trusts his reads and can stick with top receivers. If Minnesota wants a tough, high-IQ CB with SEC-level interest and real development ceiling, this is a very strong fit.
