D-Icey Hopkins - 2026 Football Roster
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D-Icey Hopkins
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Position:
- S
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 195
- Prev School:
- Georgia State
- Hometown:
- Macon, Ga.
2026 (R-Sr.):
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Had previous people I knew from my hometown that played here & they gave a good word
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom, she’s a hard worker, never saw her give up.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Making history in high school. Taking our team deep in the playoffs.
- Athlon Sports CUSA Preseason All-Conference Third Team
- Pro Football Network CUSA Preseason All-Conference Third Team
- Transferred to Liberty from Georgia State
- Saw playing time in 25 games during the 2022-25 seasons
- Recorded 74 tackles (49 solo, 25 assisted), 3.0 tackles for a loss (nine yards), 1.0 sacks (seven yards), eight pass deflections and a forced fumble
- Played in 12 games in 2025
- Finished the 2025 season with 51 tackles (34 solo, 17 assisted), 3.0 tackles for a loss (nine yards), 1.0 sacks (seven yards) and five pass deflections
- Played in 12 games in 2024
- Finished the 2024 season with 23 tackles (15 solo, eight assisted), three pass deflections and a forced fumble
- Saw playing time in one game in 2023
- Redshirted in 2022
- Athletic Director's Honor Roll - Fall 2025
- SBC Academic Honor Roll 2024-2025
- Dean's List - Spring 2025
- Athletic Director’s Honor Roll - Spring 2023
- Graduated from Northeast High School in Macon, Ga.
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals in 2021
- Athlete of the Year in Class AA-Region 2 at Northeast High School
- Preseason First-Team All-State selection in Class AA
- Honorable mention all-state, first-team all-region and second-team All-Middle Georgia (Macon Telegraph) as a sophomore
- Son of Renauta Jackson and Marcus Hopkins
- Interdisciplinary studies major
- Birthday is September 12
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Had previous people I knew from my hometown that played here & they gave a good word
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom, she’s a hard worker, never saw her give up.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Making history in high school. Taking our team deep in the playoffs.
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