Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins arrived at Super Bowl 59 in a mink jacket that holds deep sentimental value. The NFL star had always vowed to wear the jacket—gifted by his late father—either at his wedding or the Super Bowl, whichever came first.
“My dad passed away in 1992, and he left me a few things. One of them was this mink jacket,” Hopkins shared during Super Bowl Opening Night. “I always said I’d wear it to my wedding or the Super Bowl. Since I’m not married yet, I’m wearing my dad’s mink jacket today.”
Hopkins’ story is one of resilience and inspiration. His mother, Sabrina Greenlee, survived a horrific ac!d attack in 2002, leaving her blind and severely burned. A survivor of domestic v!olence, she later wrote “Grant Me Vision: A Journey of Family, Faith, and Forgiveness,” released in 2024. She has been present for the Super Bowl festivities and hosted a women’s empowerment brunch before witnessing her son’s biggest career moment.
A five-time Pro Bowler and 12-year NFL veteran, Hopkins is playing in his first-ever Super Bowl after being traded from the struggling Tennessee Titans to the Chiefs in October. Reflecting on his journey, Hopkins shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter): “To all the kids in small towns, in small houses, with single parents… to those facing violence, loss, and lack of resources—keep believing, keep working hard. I was once in your shoes, and this week, I’m playing in the Super Bowl. Where you start doesn’t determine where you end up.”
With this moment, Hopkins not only honors his father but also serves as an inspiration to millions chasing their dreams.
