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A look at Hendon Hooker’s projected rookie contract value

4A3DA472-0F39-4C89-9987-5851509375C0by: Matt Ray04/29/23matt_ray_
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Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker was projected as high as No.11 in the 2023 NFL Draft, but after an early run on quarterbacks in the top five picks, Hooker slid back into the 3rd round of the draft and was picked with the 68th overall pick.

Now that his name has been called, once Hooker signs his first NFL contract, he will be due a nice payday despite sliding.

According to Spotrac, Hooker’s projected rookie contact is valued at $5,719,022 over four years, with a guaranteed signing bonus of $1,159,289.

Despite a late ACL injury that ended Hooker’s season and Heisman hopes, his veteran presence, leadership ability, and on-field play at Tennessee over the last two seasons clearly impressed NFL teams during the Draft process.

This landing spot is ideal for Hooker in his first year of the season, as he can learn the system under a veteran quarterback and not have to rush back from his late-season injury.

Looking back at Hooker’s Career at Tennessee

In two seasons in Knoxville, the former Virginia Tech transfer threw for 6,080 yards, 58 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also rushed for 1,046 yards and 10 scores and led the Vols to a 15-7 record as a starter, including an 8-0 start in 2022.

Hooker led Tennessee to the top-ranking in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings last fall after helping the Vols down Pitt, LSU, Florida and Alabama.

Below is a list of Hooker’s accomplishments at Tennessee, according to utsports.com

2023 NFL Combine Invitee
2023 Senior Bowl Invitee
2022 SEC Offensive Player of the Year (Associated Press, Coaches, USA TODAY)
2022 All-America Second Team (CBSSports.com/247Sports)
2022 All-America Third Team (Associated Press)
2022 All-SEC First Team (Associated Press, Coaches, USA TODAY)
2022 Maxwell Award Finalist
2022 Walter Camp Player of the Year Finalist
2022 Manning Award Finalist
2022 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist
2022 Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist
2022 Jason Witten Man of the Year Semifinalist
Davey O’Brien National Co-Quarterback of the Week (vs. #3 Alabama, 10/15/22)
Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week (vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22)
Maxwell Award Player of the Week (vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22)
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (at #17 Pitt, 9/10/22; vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22, vs. Missouri, 11/12/22)
Reese’s Senior Bowl Offensive Player of the Week (vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22; vs. Missouri, 11/12/22)
Davey O’Brien Great 8 List (at #17 Pitt, 9/10/22; vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22; vs. #3 Alabama, 10/15/22; vs. #19 Kentucky, 10/29/22; vs. Missouri, 11/12/22)
Manning Award Star of the Week (vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22; vs. #3 Alabama, 10/15/22; vs. #19 Kentucky, 10/29/22, vs. Missouri, 11/12/22)
East-West Shrine Bowl “Monday Morning QB” (at #17 Pitt, 9/10/22; vs. #3 Alabama, 10/15/22)
2021 Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist
2021 All-SEC Fourth Team (Phil Steele)
2021-22 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (at #18 Kentucky, 11/6/21)
Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 (vs. South Carolina, 10/9/21)
Manning Award Star of the Week (at Missouri, 10/2/21; at #18 Kentucky, 11/6/21)
CFPA Honorable Mention National Performer of the Week (at Missouri, 10/2/21; at #18 Kentucky 11/6/21)

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