Hendon Hooker was selected by Detriot in the third round (No. 68 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft on Friday.
Hooker is Tennessee’s 381st player selected in the NFL draft all time.
The 6-foot-3, 217-pound quarterback transferred to the Vols from Virginia Tech prior to the 2021 season.
Hooker was named the 2022 SEC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fifth in Heisman Memorial Trophy voting. He finished his career with the fifth-most passing touchdowns in school history.
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Following Hooker’s selection in the NFL draft, Vols Wire looks at the social media buzz and is listed below.