You don’t have to look very hard these days to find a Stanford tight end on an NFL roster.
There’s Zach Ertz in Philadelphia, Coby Fleener in New Orleans, Jim Dray in Buffalo, Ryan Hewitt in Cincinnati and Levine Toilolo in Atlanta.
“I hope I can keep the trend going,” Austin Hooper said.
By the end of next week, Hooper almost certainly will do just that. After two years as a starter, Hooper turned pro with two years of remaining eligibility. He’s considered one of the top tight ends in this year’s draft pool and a probable Day 2 selection.