The Titans are signing former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in the NFL, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

“The Titans are signing quarterback Hendon Hooker, as the former University of Tennessee standout returns to the state,” Schultz announced.

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Hooker played at Tennessee from 2021-22 after transferring from Virginia Tech. He was selected by Detroit in the third round (No. 68 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Hooker appeared in 13 games in 2021. He completed 206-of-303 passing attempts, totaling 2,945 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns and three interceptions, while recording 620 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 167 attempts.

In 11 games during the 2022 season, Hooker completed 229-of-329 passing attempts for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. He totaled 430 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

The Titans also signed two other former Vols during the offseason: defensive back Alontae Taylor and long snapper Morgan Cox.