As we continue with our 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series, our own Meko Scott breaks down second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel. Previous Previews: RB David Montgomery, WR Kalif Raymond, TE Sam LaPorta, TE James Mitchell, LT Taylor Decker, RT Penei Sewell, G Kevin Zeitler, C Frank Ragnow, DE Aidan Hutchinson, DE Josh Paschal, DT DJ Reader, DT Alim McNeill, LB Alex Anzalone, DB Brian Branch, SS Ifeatu Melifonwu, and DT Levi Onwuzurike.
Hendon Hooker
Headed into the 2024 season, nobody is going to question whether or not the Lions have their starting quarterback figured out. Jared Goff’s performance over the last one-and-a-half seasons have made all of those old questions about his play fade to the point that they are now nothing more than distant memories. However, as football fans, we all understand injuries happen in this sport, and that is a big reason as to why the backup quarterback position has become more vital over the last several years.
The Lions knew they were getting a talented player when they selected Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And, because Hooker was still rehabbing from an ACL injury sustained late in his last collegiate season, he did not participate in last year’s training camp save for mental reps. The entirety of his rookie season was spent recovering, emphasizing the importance of his second year of development with the Lions. Our own Meko Scott delves into all of this and more as he assesses Hooker’s season prognosis, as well as whether he believes Hooker is ready to settle down as the backup quarterback for a championship-caliber club.
