Stefon Diggs is heading to the Super Bowl in his first season with the New England Patriots… This sentence felt so improbable just a year ago. And rightly so at the time.
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Coming off a torn ACL, the WR was labelled “washed” by critics after his lacklustre stint with the Houston Texans. Also, Diggs was walking into a new locker room with Drake Maye at the helm, who had an even more lacklustre rookie season.
Nobody gave Diggs a comeback chance, given the circumstances. Fast forward to today, Stefon and the Patriots are the AFC Champions and are one win away from a Super Bowl victory. Few people are happier for Diggs’ incredible comeback story than DeAndre Hopkins.
Appearing on Up & Adams with Kay Adams, Hopkins didn’t hesitate when asked who he was rooting for in this Super Bowl. Outside of wanting Rams WR Davante Adams to win one, Hopkins made it clear that Diggs is his man. “I want Diggs to win the ring more than probably any player. I think he deserves it,” he said.
The Ravens WR is rooting for the Pats star because of the constant noise that has followed Diggs throughout his career… Criticism, off-field narratives, and the scrutiny. Overcoming all that, Stefon has managed to prove his doubters wrong.
“He gets a lot of stuff off the field,” Hopkins explained. “But once he’s on the field, Stefon Diggs is one of the best to do it… As a player, I know sometimes it’s not easy to have those distractions and still suit up… But he does it day in and day out,” he added.
The wideout also described how personal Stefon’s incredible Super Bowl runs feel for him. His relationship with Diggs goes well beyond the field. Their families are close, their mothers spend time together, and that bond has made watching Diggs’ journey all the more meaningful.
“That’s family stuff,” Hopkins said. “So to see him finally make it to the game… it gave me all the joy.”
“I want [Stefon] Diggs to win a ring more than probably any player… People counted him out.”
DeAndre Hopkins on seeing his close friend finally reach the Super Bowl after 11 years ❤️@DeAndreHopkins | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/SFyw7iFwRJ
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) January 26, 2026
Diggs has given well-wishers like Hopkins a lot to be proud about this season. The Pats star responded to all the naysayers by leading the Patriots in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013), while starting all 17 games. He also essayed a leadership role for Drake Maye & Co.
Diggs’ impact hasn’t been flashy in the postseason, especially in the snow-filled AFC Championship Game. But his presence remains constant.
Now with clear skies ahead in California and a Super Bowl stage beckoning, Diggs is chasing history. And for Hopkins, watching someone who endured the noise, stayed professional, and kept working is finally getting his shot. That makes this Super Bowl personal for him as well.
