Jerry Hopkins: key obituary facts
Is Jerry Hopkins dead? Yes. Jerry Hopkins died on July 27, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Jerry Hopkins's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jerry Hopkins known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Jerry Hopkins
Born: 24 January 1941.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Texas A&M University.
Jerry Hopkins, an American football player who played linebacker for six seasons in the NFL, died on July 27, 2026, aged 85.
Hopkins, whose full name was Jerry Wayne Hopkins, played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. Born on January 24, 1941, in Chalk Bluff, Texas, he attended Texas A&M University before beginning his professional football career.