Hendon Hooker
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
62
TD
0
INT
0
YDS
2
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hooker will likely enter his third NFL campaign as the Lions' top backup at quarterback behind Jared Goff. The 27-year-old operated in a similar role in 2024, ultimately appearing in three regular-season games and completing six of nine passes for 62 yards. Hooker flashed his ability as a dual-threat quarterback in college, but he's yet to prove that he's the same player at the pro level. Hooker may face competition for the No. 2 QB spot by offseason signee Kyle Allen, a seven-year vet. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#
Overall
Released by the Lions in August of 2025.
Joins Panthers' practice squad
Carolina signed Hooker to the practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hooker was waived by Detroit on Monday, and the 2023 third-round pick will now get a chance to restart his development with the Panthers as an reserve option at quarterback on the practice squad, behind starter Bryce Young and backup Andy Dalton. He could operate as Carolina's emergency No. 3 quarterback this season.
Hooker was waived by Detroit on Monday, and the 2023 third-round pick will now get a chance to restart his development with the Panthers as an reserve option at quarterback on the practice squad, behind starter Bryce Young and backup Andy Dalton. He could operate as Carolina's emergency No. 3 quarterback this season.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Hendon Hooker's 2024 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Bad Pass %
11.1%Avg Target Depth
5.4 YdsSack Rate
10.0%Avg Receiver YAC
4.8 YdsReceiver Drop %
11.1%Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2024 NFL Game Log
2024
2023
2024 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
2024 Hendon Hooker Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
A third-round pick in last year’s draft, Hooker spent most of his rookie season recovering from an ACL injury from November 2022. He was finally healthy enough to suit up as the emergency No. 3 QB the final three regular-season games and in the playoffs, though he never took a snap. Jared Goff, who signed a contract extension this offseason after leading the Lions to the NFC championship game, is secure as the starter, but Hooker should take over the backup spot this season. Hooker, 26, has a strong arm, though perhaps not elite, and should regain most of his mobility and athleticism post-injury. At 6-4, 208, Hooker has prototypical QB size, and the Lions offer a strong supporting cast. It’s an intriguing setup should Hooker be pressed into action.
More Fantasy News
Time up with Detroit
The Lions waived Hooker on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
No. 2 job slipping away
Hooker completed six of 11 passes for 70 yards and an interception in Saturday's 26-7 preseason loss to the Texans. He added 25 yards on his only carry.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Fumbles twice in preseason start
Hooker completed seven of 10 pass attempts for 38 yards while gaining 27 yards and losing two fumbles on three rushing attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Starting second preseason game
Hooker will start Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Competing for No. 2 role
Hooker took second-team reps at practice Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Odd-man out in Detroit?
Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com believes that the signing of Teddy Bridgewater late in the 2024 regular season could indicate that the Lions will move on from Hooker during the offseason.
ANALYSIS
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.
Hooker spent most of the 2024 campaign as Jared Goff's backup, but the former was relegated to emergency quarterback duties after Bridgewater was signed to the 53-man roster in late December. Hooker is owed only $1.3 million in non-guaranteed money in 2025, but he could be let go or traded by Detroit given Bridgewater's return and Goff signing a four-year extension in May of 2024.