The 2021 regular season has drawn to a close, and the Tennessee Volunteers now wait for their bowl destination. Truthfully though, that’s not the news everyone is focused on right now — it’s the decision of quarterback Hendon Hooker.
The redshirt senior quarterback was brilliant this fall, taking over and throwing Josh Heupel’s offense into gear to lead Tennessee to seven wins. Hooker, the transfer from Virginia Tech, went from a backup to a potential draft pick over the course of the year. His efficient play has caught the eyes of NFL evaluators, as evidenced by his appearance on Mel Kiper Jr.