Former NFL Stars, National Media Praise Hendon Hooker After LSU Win

Hendon Hooker has continued to shine as the starting quarterback for Tennessee. On Saturday, when the Vols took center stage in the noon slot, Hooker shined once again, this time drawing praise from former NFL Stars and National Media.

Former Heisman Trophy Winner Robert Griffin III has been on the Hendon Hooker train for a while, and he once again sung his praises on Saturday afternoon.

Hendon Hooker is HIM. pic.twitter.com/anw9elAkgU
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 8, 2022

HIMdon Hooker
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— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 8, 2022

Former NFL All-Pro Chad Ochocinco was in Baton Rouge on Saturday for Hooker's performance, and he believes the Vols quarterback better be working on his Heisman pose.

I hope he practiced the Heisman Trophy pose. https://t.co/x93Un9f2yL
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 8, 2022

Former All-Pro wide receiver and Michigan State alumni, Derrick Mason, also praised Hooker's performance.

I will say it...Hendon hooker is the best QB in college football at this point in the season!! He can make every throw and has tremendous poise in the pocket.
— Derrick Mason (@deemason85) October 8, 2022

Hooker was 17-27 for 239 yards and two touchdowns against LSU on Saturday. He added another 56 yards on the ground. He did all of this without his top receiver, Cedric Tillman, who was in Knoxville recovering from an ankle injury. Hooker currently has thrown for 1,432 yards and ten touchdowns with no interceptions. He has rushed for 231 yards and three touchdowns.

Below are other reactions from the national media:

Heisman hot list, week 6.

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Will Rogers, Mississippi State
CJ Stroud, Ohio State
Bijan Robinson, Texas
Caleb Williams, USC
Blake Corum, Michigan
Probably a bunch of other guys too
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) October 9, 2022

I would take Hendon Hooker over Will Levis all day long.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) October 8, 2022

I absolutely would draft Hendon Hooker over Will Levis. https://t.co/i8n6c8vm4Z
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) October 8, 2022

Beauty of a throw by Hendon Hooker🎯

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 8, 2022

So impressed with @Vol_Football today as well as @UCLAFootball #Vols and Hendon Hooker are playing great
— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) October 8, 2022

If Hendon Hooker isn't in the Top 3 of your Heisman Trophy lists, you're doing it wrong.
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) October 8, 2022

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