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Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker could be reunited with a former Vols teammate in the NFL

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 1:56 PM ET

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker, who is entering his third season with the Detroit Lions, could be reunited in the NFL with a former UT teammate.

NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported on Thursday that former Vols running back Jabari Small will work out for the Lions this week.

Small spent time on the Tennessee Titans' practice squad as a rookie last season.

Former #Titans and @Vol_Football running back Jabari Small works out for #Lions on Friday, per a league source @KPRC2
Small comes from a football family. His father played @OleMissFB and his uncles were both All @SEC wide receivers @GeorgiaFootball and @GatorsFB
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 17, 2025

Small played at Tennessee from 2020 to 2023. He was teammates with Hooker in Knoxville in 2021 and 2022.

The Memphis native rushed for 2,122 yards and 24 touchdowns during his career at Tennessee. Small also caught 32 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns.

Small, who is reliable in pass protection, profiles as a third down/depth option for an NFL team due to lacking the size, speed, and burst to make a big impact on Sundays.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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