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Report: Hendon Hooker's Draft Stock Rising

Quarterback Hendon Hooker reportedly had a big week at the Reese's Senior Bowl, and the former Tennessee Volunteer may be on the rise in NFL Draft circles.

Evan Crowell

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The Reese's Senior Bowl provides a great opportunity for prospects to rise up draft boards. Quarterback Hendon Hooker couldn't participate in the on-field portion but stayed in the headlines.

He told several media outlets that he hopes to be running by the end of March and expects to be a full participant in training camp. Hooker threw for 27 touchdowns against just two interceptions in his final season on Rocky Top.

According to reports, NFL scouts liked Hooker at the Senior Bowl. Hooker has repeatedly stated that he focuses on the mental side during his predraft workouts and was confident that he would impress scouts with his board work.

His name is absent from many mock drafts. Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis all seem to be ahead of him, but that may change during the predraft process.

His age and ACL tear play against him, but Hooker was one of the most prolific passers in a historic offense. He processed defenses well and had plus athleticism, especially in the pocket.

Head coach Josh Heupel helped prepare him for the NFL by getting Hooker's eyes in the right spot presnap.

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Evan Crowell
EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, basketball, and recruiting. He previously worked as the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Gamecocks Digest.

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