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Hendon Hooker, Tennessee standout QB, named Maxwell Player of the Year finalist
By Crissy Froyd
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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker’s name was on the list when the finalists for the Maxwell Player of the Year were announced Tuesday. The annual honor is presented to the best player in the nation.
Alongside him were Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
Maxwell Award finalists (best player)
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Caleb Williams, USC— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) November 29, 2022
Hooker has been projected as an early NFL Draft pick all season long, finishing the season with a 69.6% completion rate with 3,135 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
Hooker tore his ACL in the second-to-last week of the season, abruptly ending his college career on an unfortunate note, but he should be expected to carry his sky-high ceiling over to the NFL level once he’s recovered.
Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.
