'17 NC QB Hendon Hooker (Vol transfer)

[BigOrangeTrain]

He will need to transfer somewhere else though, unfortunately

Maybe. Maybe not. Who knows what next year will bring.

 

[Tri-CitiesVol]

Yeah this a good player. Surprised he is transferring. I take that to mean he already has a destination lined up to leave a starting job in an offense he is good at running. He could be the deriq king type impact somewhere. Electric with ball in his hands

If we would’ve gotten King, then Pruitt isn’t at the stake this year. Jabril Cox would’ve been another big time transfer.

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

Boom

 

[SLICKYINC]

Welp.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

Career stats: 197/312 (63.1%) 2,894 yards (9.3 y/a) 22 TDs 7 Int; 247 carries 1,033 yards 15 TD

This is a great under the radar pick up.

 

[volfaninpa]

Will be nice competition in the QB room. Freeze, Napier, Herman, and even Gus could probably do some things with him.

 

[Mullins2010]

Yes!....

 

[Blake25p]

 

[snowvols]

Outside of the Liberty game, he was wasn't good this year.

 

[KeyVol14]

Why would players transfer here with so much uncertainty? Just curious is all

 

[ChrisVFL]

So is it normal to take transfer commits when you don’t even know if your going to have the same coach next season?

 

[Mullins2010]

Dude can run....lets go

 

[Volbucky]

Why would players transfer here with so much uncertainty? Just curious is all

They’re transferring to the school not the coach

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

He plays a similar style as Josh Dobbs. Will be a much welcome addition.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Back in December, the former Hokies quarterback announced that he was entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. A former 247Sports Composite four-star recruit, Hooker started 15 games for Virginia Tech during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, throwing for 2,894-yards and 22 touchdowns to seven interceptions. He added 1,033 career rushing yards, averaging 4.2 yards-per-attempt, and 15 touchdowns on the ground.

Hooker split time during the 2020 football season with Oregon transfer Braxton Burmeister. Due to a medical issue, Hooker was unable to begin the season as the starting quarterabck at Virginia Tech, missing the first two contests of the year against NC State and Duke. Hooker returned to action in Week 3 during Virginia Tech's 56-45 loss to North Carolina. Following Week 3, Hooker returned to the starting lineup, starting 7 of the remaining 8 games on Virginia Tech's schedule.

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[Ron Swanson]

I’ve watched most VT games. He’s not a great passer but he can run well.

 

[Blake25p]

I’ve watched most VT games. He’s not a great passer but he can run well.

Assuming there are no changes this seems like the type of QB Chaney wants.

 

[pricevol5]

3 seasons of eligibility left? That can't be right can it?

 

[tn88volfan]

I’ve watched most VT games. He’s not a great passer but he can run well.

he will get an opportunity to run for his life here next year

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Why would players transfer here with so much uncertainty? Just curious is all

This kid is a high level G5 (group of 5) QB signing UP to the SEC.

If he does well, even in a season of turmoil, he's increased his stock for the next level over what a G5 program would probably offer.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[yourstruly23]

money bag might not be the best emoji to use right now AT lmao

 

[Vfl2407]

Career stats: 197/312 (63.1%) 2,894 yards (9.3 y/a) 22 TDs 7 Int; 247 carries 1,033 yards 15 TD

This is a great under the radar pick up.

three times more TDS than Ints. Don't understand. Dont want.