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Hendon Hooker started the season as Tennessee’s back-up quarterback, but since moving into the starting lineup to replace an injured Joe Milton, Hooker has been a revelation.
The 6-4, 218-pound transfer from Virginia Tech has completed 114-of-166 passes for 1,578 yards, 17 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions, while rushing for 416 yards and 4 TDs.
Hooker is listed as a senior on the roster, but COVID-19 rules would allow him to return to Knoxville next season.
On Wednesday, Hooker was asked if he has given any thought to a 5th year and he said at this point his focus is on this season and that he’ll explore his future plans at a later time.
#Vols QB Hendon Hooker said he hasn’t thought much about whether to take advantage of the COVID eligibility rules and return next season. Said he’s thinking about Kentucky right now. Said he’ll look at his future when he needs to.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 27, 2021
Hooker and the Volunteers are off on Saturday and will play next on November 6 at No. 12 Kentucky.
"Chris Wallace covers college football for Saturday Down South. He has covered college athletics for multiple newspapers and also worked previously for Rivals.com and GolfChannel.com."
