Lions take Tennessee QB Hooker on busy 2nd day of NFL draft

Published April 28, 2023 5:32 pm

By LARRY LAGE
AP Sports Writer

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions had a slew of selections entering the NFL draft and took advantage of those assets — and they may have found their quarterback of the future in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker. Detroit traded up in the second round and made two deals to move down in exchange for extra picks. The Lions selected Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta No. 34 overall, traded up to take Alabama safety Brian Branch with the 45th pick and then got Hooker early in the third round. Hooker can develop behind starting QB Jared Goff.

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