Ryan Wright, one of Rivals.com’s National Recruiting Analysts, recently spoke to 2023 four-star Adam Hopkins. The Thomas County (Ga.) Central receiver has mentioned Florida State as one of the schools he is considering. At 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Hopkins will most likely end up playing in the slot at the next level. FSU, Auburn, Arkansas, Kansas State and Texas A&M are showing interest. The Seminoles are in need of some quality receivers and Hopkins may be one option. Hopkins has taken some visits to FSU. The Osceola turned on his film and here is our take on the talented receiver.

He can stretch the field. Hopkins gives you a prospect that has a nice blend of speed and quickness. You will see him fight for the ball and pull away from defenders. On defense you better be careful or he will jump a route and take it back to the house. His short area burst allows him to get by defenders. Love the way he comes up and tackles. He is not easy to block on screens. You will see him get under a receiver and make the tackle behind the line of scrimmage. He has very good technique on defense.

We would like to see Hopkins get bigger and stronger. Once he gets to college Hopkins will face bigger defensive backs. If he decides to play on defense, Hopkins could line up on other team’s top receivers. His size could end up an issue at the next level unless he spends time in the weight room.

As a receiver we would like to see him do a better job of high-pointing the football. He has good hands — Hopkins needs to use them. When he allows the ball into his body, Hopkins gives the defender a chance to make a play.

When on defense, Hopkins needs to learn that you don’t have to be super aggressive on every play. There are times the opposing offense can use that against him. We like his aggressiveness. That being said, it is not always a plus. We feel that a receiver can set him up later in a game if Hopkins is not careful.

We like Hopkins as a receiver. He makes plays and those guys are hard to fin. Put him on defense and Hopkins makes plays. Those guys are even harder to find. Hopkins can be a good receiver in college. We feel that if you put him on defense you are looking at a prospect that could have an NFL career. These are decisions that certain players need to make.

When it comes to landing Hopkins it comes down to how badly FSU wants the kid. He plays close to Tallahassee. He is a player that if FSU stays on he could choose them on National Signing Day. Last year AZ Thomas was a long shot for the Seminoles. It is always tough for players to say no to a program that is a short drive away and your entire family can go and watch each week. While they may not be one of his leaders right now, Hopkins could choose them in the end.

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