Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker released from NFL practice squad
By Rolando Rosa
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Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker will have to continue his NFL career elsewhere. The 27-year-old Hooker was released from the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad on Tuesday, confirmed by NFL.com.
Hooker signed with the Panthers’ practice squad this season on Aug. 27. The Detroit Lions selected Hooker in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Hooker didn’t play during his rookie season as he continued to recover from the ACL injury that occurred while at Tennessee. Last season, Hooker appeared in 3 games, completing 6 of his 9 passes for 21 yards.
Hooker began his college career with 4 seasons at Virginia Tech. Hooker redshirted in 2017 and saw limited reps the next season. In his last 2 seasons at Virginia Tech, Hooker stepped into the starting position, combining for 22 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing scores.
Then Hooker moved on to Tennessee for 2 tremendous seasons. Hooker notched 58 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores in his time as a Volunteer before going down with his injury. In 2022, Hooker was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and a First-team All-SEC selection.
The Greensboro, North Carolina native was regarded by 247Sports as a 4-star prospect coming out of high school.
