Hendon Hooker In A Tricky Situation After Major Detroit Quarterback News
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker finds himself in an increasingly tricky situation after the latest piece of major news came out of Detroit on Monday night. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension with $170 million guaranteed to become the highest-paid Lions player ever. […]
Which Tennessee Players Have Been Drafted Under Josh Heupel
With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft this past weekend in Detroit, Tennessee added three players to their all-time NFL Draft selections list with RB Jaylen Wright (Miami), QB Joe Milton III (New England), and CB Kamal Hadden (Kansas City). The three selections in the Motor City also brings the number to 13 in […]
‘The Chosen One’: Hendon Hooker Praises Nico Iamaleava’s Performance Against Iowa
Nico Iamaleava excited all of Vol nation with his performance in the first half of Tennessee’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup against Iowa. Iamaleava completed seven-of-13 passing attempts for 94 yards while adding 23 rushing yards despite being sacked four times. The freshman quarterback also added both of Tennessee’s first half touchdowns with his legs on […]
VFL Hendon Hooker Receives Major News Late in the Detroit Lions’ Season
The Detroit Lions are adding third-round draft pick and former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker to the active roster from the reserve/non-football injury list on Tuesday. The news was first reported by NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and confirmed by the Lions on social media. #Lions have waived K Riley Patterson and activated QB Hendon Hooker from Reserve/NFI […]
The Obvious Tennessee Answer Lands on ESPN’s Top 50 Transfers List
Spoiler alert: The answer is Hendon Hooker. It’s pretty obvious, right? ESPN’s Bill Connelly recently went through the record books and stat sheets to determine who he believes are the Top 50 transfer players from the portal era (2018-2023, as Connelly writes). Going through the list and seeing all of the talented and headlining players […]
It’s Been a Big Week for VFL Rookies in the NFL
It’s been a big week for former Tennessee Vols in the NFL, specifically for four rookies: Giants WR Jalin Hyatt, Browns WR Cedric Tillman, Cowboys TE Princeton Fant and Lions QB Hendon Hooker. Hyatt and Tillman are coming off career outings Sunday in Week 12, while Hooker took a big step towards returning to the […]
Lions Head Coach Provides Optimistic Update on VFL Hendon Hooker
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided some optimistic news regarding VFL Hendon Hooker on Monday. According to a new report from Detroit Lions senior writer Tim Twentyman on Monday, Campbell says that Hooker could be activated off the NFI (non-football injury) list this week so that the rookie quarterback can return to the practice […]
Nick Saban Doesn’t See Many Differences in Facing Joe Milton III Compared to Hendon Hooker
During Alabama HC Nick Saban’s Monday press conference, he touched on a litany of topics, including the Tide’s upcoming opponent, Tennessee, and quarterback Joe Milton III. While answering a question on his thoughts about Milton, Saban said he doesn’t see how facing Milton will be much different than facing former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker. “I […]
Hendon Hooker Returns To Knoxville For Tennessee-South Carolina
Legendary Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is back in Neyland Stadium Saturday night for the Vols’ critical late September SEC matchup against South Carolina. Hooker, who is working back from an injury with the Detroit Lions, made it to Knoxville after the Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football earlier this week. #VFL […]
Billy Napier Identifies Joe Milton Trait He Believes is Better than Hendon Hooker
Florida head coach Billy Napier is plenty familiar with the Tennessee football program. The second-year head coach in Gainesville was originally born in Cookeville, Tennessee and has several die-hard Volunteer family members on his Dad’s side of the family. Napier is also familiar with Tennessee after experiencing a close loss to quarterback Hendon Hooker and […]
