Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ranks himself ahead of Julio Jones, Michael Thomas

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May 28 (UPI) -- New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins believes he's the best pass-catcher in the NFL, ranking himself ahead of Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones and New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas.

Hopkins, speaking Thursday on ESPN's Jalen & Jacoby Show, said his numbers would be higher if he didn't endure inconsistent quarterback play in Houston.

"I definitely think I'm the best," Hopkins said. "I know I'm the best. Mike's my boy. I love Michael Thomas ... but he knows if I had Drew Brees my whole career what these numbers would be. Julio Jones knows if I had Matt Ryan my whole career. That's my boy. I trained with Julio, too. He knows what these numbers would be.

"Those guys are definitely blessed to be in a position where, their whole career, they had a Pro Bowl quarterback -- quarterback that they spent multiple seasons with. But I don't complain. I don't make excuses. I go out there and work."