Justin Hopkins
Justin Hopkins is a three-star recruit from Nashville, TN, out of Ensworth (No. 665 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Minnesota's 8 games this season.
Where Hopkins comes from
- Nashville, TN
- Ensworth
- About 700 miles from Huntington Bank Stadium
- Three-star, No. 665 in the 2026 class.
Where Hopkins fits
Minnesota lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Minnesota defensive backs with a game this season
Minnesota is 5-3. Next: vs UCLA, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Ensworth
Also from Nashville, TN
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Pass share
54.3%
269 pass / 226 run
Plays / game
61.9
8 games
Team sack rate
3.5%
289 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Minnesota -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Minnesota has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Tyler Nubin was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Minnesota in 2026
- 2026 Minnesota FleckYear 1 · Games –
- High school EnsworthNashville, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 665 in the 2026 class. Signed with Minnesota.Also from Ensworth: Ethan Utley (Tennessee), Shamar Porter (UConn), Mason Curtis (Michigan) and 10 more.
2026
- Signed with MinnesotaThree-star, out of Ensworth