Former Vols in Lions' backfield for Hall of Fame Game against Chargers
Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 3-of-6 passing attempts for 18 yards and one interception. He also recorded nine rushing yards on three rushing attempts. The former Vol was sacked two times.
Hooker was selected by Detroit in the third round (No. 68 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. He did not play for the Lions in 2023 due to injury. In 2024, Hooker appeared in three games and completed 6-of-9 passing attempts for 62 passing yards. He also rushed for two yards on five attempts.
Hooker played for the Vols from 2021-22 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Virginia Tech.
Hooker completed 435-of-632 passing attempts for 6,080 yards, 58 touchdowns and five interceptions, while rushing for 1,046 yards and 10 touchdowns in 24 games at Tennessee. He was the SEC Player of the Year and a First-Team All-SEC standout in 2022.
Former Tennessee running back Jabari Small also appeared in the Hall of Fame Game for the Lions. He totaled 35 rushing yards on 11 attempts. Small also totaled one reception for six yards. He played at Tennessee from 2020-23.
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