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Hendon Hooker was an On3 Consensus four-star recruit coming out of Greensboro (North Carolina) Dudley High School in the 2017 class. He originally signed with Virginia Tech out of high school, where he started 15 games over four seasons for the Hokies. Hooker was 8-7 as a starter at Virginia Tech, completing 197-of-312 passes for 2,894 yards and 22 touchdowns through the air, while rushing for 1,033 yards on 247 carries and 15 touchdowns on the ground. He transferred to Tennessee in January 2021 and become one of the most dynamic playmakers in the SEC. Entering the 2022 season, the Vols' offense was averaging 42.5 points and 499 yards with him under center. Hooker racked up 3,561 yards of total offense, which ranked fourth in the SEC and fourth in UT single-season history in 2021, and he became the Vols’ first Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist since 2006. In 2022, Hooker set a new career-high in completions (27) in another strong outing against No. 17 Pitt, where he threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 28-yard connection with Cedric Tillman in overtime to help propel the Vols to victory. Against Florida, Hooker threw for 349 yards and two TDs, and added 112 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Hooker’s father, Alan, is enshrined in the North Carolina A&T Hall of Fame after enjoying a stellar playing career as a quarterback. He was the 1986 National Black College Offensive Player of the Year. Hooker earned his undergraduate degree in public relations from Virginia Tech in December 2020. He is pursuing a Master of Science degree in agricultural leadership, education and communication at Tennessee.

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After Hendon Hooker left Thursday's preseason opener against the Giants, Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed he's in concussion protocol. The former

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Hendon Hooker injury update: Lions QB 'got his bell rung,' enters concussion protocol

Hendon Hooker left Thursday's preseason game against the New York Giants with an apparent injury. He headed to the locker room after the third

Hendon Hooker leaves Lions' preseason opener vs. Giants with apparent injury

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell admitted Tuesday he's unsure of what to expect from quarterback Hendon Hooker in 2024.   Hooker, the 2023

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Teddy Bridgewater is retiring from the Lions so he can coach high school football back home in Miami. But Hendon Hooker, Detroit's rookie QB3, plans

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Hendon Hooker embracing Teddy Bridgewater as mentor as veteran QB retires

While he's not likely to see the field much as the Detroit Lions third-string quarterback, Hendon Hooker has another hurdle to clear for this

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The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they've activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the reserve/non-football injury list (NFI).   Detroit

Detroit Lions activate Hendon Hooker from injured reserve

Hendon Hooker shook off a a year of rust this week to practice for the first time with the Lions. And he's impressing the folks he needs to impress.

Lions HC Dan Campbell loves what he's seeing from Hendon Hooker at practice

The Lions started the three-week window on rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker on Wednesday, allowing him to practice with the team.  Detroit can take

Hendon Hooker begins practicing with Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed Monday that rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker could begin practicing as early as this week.   Hooker,

Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker could start practicing this week amid ACL recovery

The Tennessee offense has given the Big Blue Nation nightmares since Josh Heupel moved to Rocky Top. Even though production has dipped following a

(Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports) Sep 9, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) passes the ball against the Austin Peay Governors during the first half at Neyland Stadium.

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It hasn't been a smooth transition for Tennessee at quarterback this season. With Hendon Hooker gone to the NFL, Joe Milton has been the Volunteers'

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Tennessee offense still adjusting to Joe Milton, life after Hendon Hooker

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NASHVILLE -- For 244 days, the question from many Tennessee fans have asked is can Joe Milton get it done while the media hype surrounding the senior

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs the ball in the second quarter during a game between Tennessee and Virginia in Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

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The Detroit Lions have a plan for their rookie quarterback in 2023. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Hendon Hooker will start the season on the

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Detroit Lions rookie Hendon Hooker will start season on non-football injury list

SEC Media Days has been wrapping up today in Nashville, Tennessee. On3's Andy Staples has been on the ground and interviewing a wide range of players

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After a bit of a slip in the NFL Draft likely due to concerns over the ACL tear he suffered near the end of last season, Tennessee quarterback Hendon

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Detroit Lions place Hendon Hooker on active/NFI list

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel revamped the Volunteers' offense in short order establishing one of the most explosive, downfield, uptempo offensive

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Hendon Hooker discusses Nico Iamaleava, why he thinks he will be successful

Hendon Hooker is exuberant regarding the present and future of the Detroit Lions.  If all goes according to plan, Hooker will play a pivotal role in

Hendon Hooker reveals the true feeling around the Detroit Lions entering 2023

Hendon Hooker is answering all the tough questions before his rookie season officially begins, like who he uses in Madden now that he's in the NFL.

Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker reveals who he plays as on Madden

Ahead of Josh Heupel's third season as the head coach at Tennessee, it can be easy to forget that there were major concerns with the job after the

Hendon Hooker reveals the first thing Tennessee players demanded from Josh Heupel

The Detroit Lions have a powerful weapon waiting in the wings in third-round draft pick Hendon Hooker. The former Tennessee quarterback was on the

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Hendon Hooker provides update on injury rehab as NFL season approaches

Hendon Hooker went through quite the process after he tore his ACL at Tennessee last season. The Detroit Lions rookie quarterback is in the middle of

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Hendon Hooker details turning the page from ACL injury at Tennessee

Ahead of SEC media days, former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker joined the set of SEC this Morning. There, he was asked about the

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