Texans star DeAndre Hopkins to launch charitable foundation

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Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is launching a charitable foundation intended to battle illiteracy and obesity.

"Illiteracy is a problem that, if not defeated, hurts America's success as a superpower," Hopkins said. "Child obesity is a major issue in America. Diet and fitness is not only a part of my life personally, but will become a cause of the DeAndre Hopkins foundation.

"There are far too many kids out of shape and at health risk. Therefore, the DeAndre Hopkins foundation aims to work and help address this problem."

The South Carolina native and former first-round draft pick from Clemson is entering his fourth NFL season.

Hopkins has been active in the community since coming to Houston in 2013, including hosting free youth football camps this summer.

Hopkins caught a career-high 111 passes for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns last season and was named to his first Pro Bowl.

Hopkins returned to training camp Sunday following a one-day holdout over a contract dispute, practicing Monday and saying he's happy to be back with his teammates and expressed confidence that a long-term deal will eventually be worked out.