Hendon Hooker surged up the board in the newest 2023 NFL mock draft from ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum.
The former New York Jets general manager projected the Tennessee star to go fifth overall to the Seattle Seahawks, arguing Hooker is "a potential franchise quarterback and someone who can lead an offense."
Florida star Anthony Richardson, who has been floated as a candidate for the No. 1 pick, fell to the Tennessee Titans at No. 11.
"He has compelling upside but needs more time to develop, and Tennessee wouldn't have to rush him with Tannehill under contract for another year," Tannenbaum wrote.