Hendon Hooker could be the future franchise quarterback in the Motor City after the Detroit Lions used an early-third-round selection to take the Tennessee product in the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday night in Kansas City, Mo.
Hooker was the fifth quarterback to be drafted, following Alabama's Bryce Young (No. 1 overall to Carolina), Ohio State's C.J. Stroud (No. 2 to Houston), Florida's Anthony Richardson (No. 4 to Indianapolis) and Kentucky's Will Levis (No. 33 to Tennessee).
The Lions reached the playoffs last season with Jared Goff as their starting quarterback. Goff, 28, is signed through 2024.