Former Vol quarterback Hendon Hooker is projected to make the Detroit Lions 53-man roster. Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is on the verge of entering his third season in the NFL. Hooker was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and has served as a backup for the organization over the last two seasons.

Late last season, the Lions brought in a previously-retired Teddy Bridgewater to serve as backup to quarterback Jared Goff for the playoff push and added journeyman Kyle Allen in free agency to compete for the No. 2 job for the coming season. Hooker’s no stranger to competition.