Lions trade down, draft quarterback Hendon Hooker

Tim Twentyman

After moving back from 55 to 63 and then again to 68, Lions general manager Brad Holmes decided it was time to address the depth at quarterback behind starter Jared Goff with the selection of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker.

Hooker was an early Heisman Trophy favorite this past season before a torn ACL ended his season prematurely. He did take home SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors