Hendon Hooker will continue his comeback trail in the Motor City.
The Detroit Lions selected Hooker with the 68th overall pick in the NFL draft Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri, making the former Tennessee star the franchise's highest drafted quarterback since Matthew Stafford went No. 1 in 2009.
The Lions front office has made it clear that Jared Goff is the franchise's starting quarterback for the moment, but the three-time Pro Bowler is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season.
The selection of Hooker, who is recovering from a torn ACL, could therefore be a move for the future by Detroit.