Hendon Hooker

Detroit Lions
Quarterback #2

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	January 13, 1998
Height	6'3"
Weight	220 lb

Draft

College	Tennessee
Year	2023
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 68
Team	DET

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
0.0	0.0	0.0

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Player News

Hendon Hooker: Hendon Hooker Leading Lions QB2 Battle Entering Training Camp

It would be "surprising" if Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker loses the backup job behind Jared Goff to veteran Kyle Allen, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Detroit drafted Hooker out of Tennessee in the third round back in 2023, and he spent the majority of his rookie season rehabbing from a torn ACL. Hooker was the team's nominal backup for most of 2024, but Detroit signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater to take over the job down the stretch of the season, signaling a lack of comfort with Hooker in the role. Pouncy writes that while Hooker should be considered the favorite entering camp, he "needs to show development." It would take an injury to Goff for either of Detroit's backup quarterback options to be fantasy-relevant.

Jul. 18, 2025 10:50 AM EST