University of Toledo Athletics

Listed at No. 1 at tight end in preseason depth chart...Has a chance to become Toledo’s first three-time All-MAC tight end since Don Seymour (1972-74).

First-team All-MAC...Led team and was sixth in the MAC in receptions (4.5 per game)...54 catches is the most ever by a UT tight end, shattering the previous mark of 44 by Steve Rosi in 1995...Seven TDs is the third-most by a UT tight end and two shy of the mark set by Don Seymour in 1973...Caught at least four passes in seven games...Caught 13 passes for 139 yards and three TDs at Iowa State, career-highs in all categories...His 13 catches are tied for third-most in a contest by a Rocket and also the high mark for UT tight ends...Three TDs ties the school record by a receiver and is the high mark for a tight end.

Second-team All-MAC...Second on team with 31 receptions...Caught two TD passes in 44-41 win over Bowling Green, including the game-winner in the second overtime...Caught another TD in GMAC Bowl.

Played in 13 games, making three catches...Caught a 30-yard pass against Temple and a 22-yarder at Miami...Mostly used as a blocker.

Sat out the season due to NCAA academic requirements.

All-section and all-conference defensive end as a junior and senior...Honorable mention all-state as a senior...Had 13 sacks as a senior.

Full name is Christian James Hopkins...Birthdate: Feb. 26, 1985...Mother is Cheryl Hopkins...Recreation & leisure studies major.

Career Statistics

Career Game Highs                  
Receptions: 13 (Iowa State, 8-31-06)
Touchdowns: 3 (Iowa State, 8-31-06)