The Detroit Lions have been one of the NFL’s most dominant teams this season, sitting at the top of the NFC with a 9-1 record. A major contributor to their success has been quarterback Jared Goff, who has completed 73% of his passes for 2,492 yards and 20 touchdowns. However, he also has nine interceptions, including five in a single game.

Although the Lions drafted a quarterback, Hendon Hooker, in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the long-term goal of eventually replacing Goff, his performance this season has solidified Goff’s place as the team’s starter. After a stellar 2023 season that took Detroit to the NFC Championship, Goff’s play this season has made it clear that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

Hooker, a former star at Tennessee, could be on the move in 2025. His ACL injury in his final season hurt his draft stock, but he was still considered a top quarterback prospect, with some analysts ranking him alongside CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. During his college career at Virginia Tech and Tennessee, Hooker passed for 8,974 yards and 80 touchdowns while rushing for 2,079 yards and 25 touchdowns.

There are several NFL teams that could be interested in Hooker, especially those in need of a starting quarterback who can come in on a more affordable contract. Teams like the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and Miami Dolphins could all be potential landing spots for Hooker. His time behind Goff in Detroit has allowed him to learn and develop, and he could offer a unique skill set to a team in need of a versatile QB.