Hendon Hooker Loves Competitive Lions Coaching Staff

Rookie Hendon Hooker cannot wait to return to Detroit for training camp.

John Maakaron | Jul 10, 2023

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Rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker loves the competitive nature of the Detroit Lions' coaching staff.

"I love the Detroit staff," Hooker said, via the Knoxville News Sentinel. "They're very supportive. Always teaching and hungry to get better. There's a competitive aspect from every coach that we have. It's always a competition on the field. Offense, defense it's always going to be some chatter going back and forth, and I love that. I want be a part of something that's going to continue to progress to get better, and that's what we're trying to do. We're trying to win ballgames."

Back in Knoxville, Tenn., to host a youth football camp, Detroit's first of two 2023 third-round picks indicated his rehab from a torn ACL has been "progressing really well."

As Hooker explained, "I'm really just taking it day-by-day, and continuing to build my body back up to where I want it to be and even better."

The excitement level is building for the 25-year-old, as training camp is just around the corner.

Entering his rookie season in the NFL, the former Volunteers signal-caller is ready to learn from veterans Jared Goff and Nate Sudfeld, who are currently above him on the depth chart.

Hooker is not expected to play a significant amount in his debut campaign, but will have the opportunity to develop in a supportive environment working in Ben Johnson's offense.

Rookies are set to report to training camp, at the team's Allen Park practice facility, on July 19.

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Published Jul 10, 2023

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!