NASHVILLE – The Titans on Monday officially agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Browns tight end Austin Hooper.
Here's a look at six things to know about Hooper and the Titans:
(1)- Hooper (6-4, 255) was a third-round pick (81st overall) of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. With the Falcons, Hooper was named to the Pro Bowl in 2018 and 2019. He had his best season in 2019, when he caught 75 passes for 787 yards and six touchdowns. In 2018 and 2019, Hooper combined for 146 receptions over the two seasons, a total that ranked fourth among NFL tight ends during that span.
(2)- Hooper became a free agent in 2020, and he signed with the Browns. Hooper caught 46 passes for 435 yards and four touchdowns with the Browns in 2020, and he caught 38 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns in 2020. Hooper was released by the Browns earlier this month, which made him a free agent.
(3)- In five NFL seasons, Hooper has played in 88 games, and he's tallied 298 catches for 3,024 yards (10.2-yard average), with 23 touchdowns. He has 31 catches of 20-plus yards in his career, along with four catches of 40-plus yards. Hooper has also played in seven playoff games, and he's recorded 19 postseason receptions.
(4)- With the Titans, Hooper joins veteran tight end Geoff Swaim, who was signed earlier this month in free agency, on the roster. The Titans also have tight ends Tommy Hudson, Austin Fort, Ryan Izzo and Briley Moore on the roster. Meanwhile, tight ends Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt are unrestricted free agents.
(5)- Hooper played collegiately at Stanford. Hooper played in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2014, and he finished season with 40 receptions for 499 yards and two touchdowns. In 2015, Hooper had 34 receptions for 438 yards for six touchdowns. During his two-year career at Stanford, Hooper registered 74 receptions for 937 yards and eight touchdowns in 27 career games. He was a finalist for the John Mackey Award and a first-team All-Pac-12 selection.
(6)- Hooper, who went to De La Salle High School in Concord, California, helped the school win three state titles from 2012-12. His father played football at San Diego State, and his uncle played at Stanford. Also, Hooper's brother, Justin, played baseball at UCLA and was selected by the Royals in the 14th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
Hooper was a third-round pick (81st overall) of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. In five NFL seasons with the Falcons and Browns, Hooper has played in 88 games, and he's tallied 298 catches for 3,024 yards (10.2-yard average), with 23 touchdowns.
Austin Hooper of the the Tennessee Titans contract signing at Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 10, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Nate Bain/Tennessee Titans
Austin Hooper of the the Tennessee Titans contract signing at Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 10, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Nate Bain/Tennessee Titans
Austin Hooper of the the Tennessee Titans contract signing at Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 10, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Nate Bain/Tennessee Titans
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 29 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 28-22. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) makes a tackle during an NFL game against Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81), Sunday Dec. 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 29-22. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a catch in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Andrew Adams (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Austin Calitro (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after a catch during an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Miami won 17-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs past Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during an NFL game, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns beat the Broncos 17-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) looks to make a block during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) reaches to catch the football during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns, 26-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can't make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Cleveland Browns' Austin Hooper during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Browns 24-22. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) plays against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) lines up for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Browns, 16-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs the football after the catch during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Broncos, 17-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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