Despite questions about his age and ACL tear, Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker has shown himself to be a poised pocket passer that can hurt teams with his legs.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Hooker has steadily climbed up draft boards. With one scout saying, “I don’t know how he gets out of the first round.”
Hendon Hooker has been steadily rising up team boards — thanks to his big arm, accuracy and intelligence.
My story, for @theScore: https://t.co/yF57CzZI8S pic.twitter.com/AKzC7JTsGA
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 1, 2023
The NFL world reacted to Hooker’s draft stock news Saturday.
“Viking. Sorry not sorry,” Vikes Central replied.
Viking. Sorry not sorry. https://t.co/alCHBVuDta
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) April 1, 2023
“Hendon Hooker will go 30th overall. Now we wait to see who pulls the trigger,” a fan said.
Hendon Hooker will go 30th overall.
Now we wait to see who pulls the trigger. https://t.co/hqDoTx2OkM
— Jay (@eagles_empire) April 1, 2023
“I like Hooker,” a user tweeted. “Also being 27 before he plays a down should be a significant drawback.”
I like Hooker-also being 27 before he plays a down should be a significant drawback. https://t.co/fheu5S9wFC
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) April 1, 2023
“Some QB needy team should definitely trade up to 21 and snag him,” a Chargers podcaster commented.
Some QB needy team should definitely trade up to 21 and snag him. https://t.co/pChiShYJ6c
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) April 1, 2023
“Chris Ballard email must have just hit the inbox.”
Chris Ballard email must have just hit the inbox. https://t.co/C9ZF4PWypE
— Mr. Conrad (@DarrylConrad) April 1, 2023
“His agent better than Malik Willis,” another said.
His agent better than Malik Willis https://t.co/h3tkp2N8T5
— Marlon (@ItsRaineyDoe) April 1, 2023
Hooker was initially slated as a Day 2-3 prospect. Now it seems he could be one of the first QBs off the board.