Drafted 68th overall in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft, Hendon Hooker arrived from Tennessee; Virginia Tech. Now with TEN, he's in his 4th NFL season.
Size
6'3", 221#
College
Tennessee; Virginia Tech
Draft
Rd 3, 68th overall (2023)
Seasons
2023–2026
2024 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology46th percentile among QBs · limited sample
3 games · 10 dropbacks
2024 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size63▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength50▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy38▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security62▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance38▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility18▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume14▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion51▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DET | 46.1 | 3 | 62 | 2 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Hendon Hooker has played in 3 regular-season games, all with DET.
As a passer he has thrown for 62 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game37 vs JAX, 2024 Week 11
- Most rushing yards in a game3 vs JAX, 2024 Week 11
2024 splits
regular season2024 game log
Hendon Hooker — common questions
- What position does Hendon Hooker play?
- Hendon Hooker is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Hendon Hooker played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Hendon Hooker has played for DET (2024).
- Where did Hendon Hooker go to college?
- Hendon Hooker played college football at Tennessee; Virginia Tech.
- When was Hendon Hooker drafted?
- Hendon Hooker was selected in round 3, 68th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Hendon Hooker scored?
- Hendon Hooker has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Hendon Hooker's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Hendon Hooker rated 46.1 for 2024, the 46th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jared GoffQB · 2024
- Jahmyr GibbsRB · 2024
- Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · 2024
- David MontgomeryRB · 2024
- Jameson WilliamsWR · 2024
- Sam LaPortaTE · 2024
- Tim PatrickWR · 2024
- Kalif RaymondWR · 2024
Drafted in round 3, 2023
- Zacch PickensDT · pick 64
- Tyler SteenG · pick 65
- Sydney BrownSAF · pick 66
- Drew SandersLB · pick 67
- Tank DellWR · pick 69
- Byron YoungDT · pick 70
- Kendre MillerRB · pick 71
- Garrett WilliamsCB · pick 72