Hooker’s role shines in run support and coverage bursts. The Week 1 tape suggested solid performance, and Week 2 offers a chance to stabilize the back end by leveraging Hooker’s instincts against a Rams passing game that emphasizes Nakua and Adams.

Hooker’s on-field instincts stood out as he vocally signaled the catch on the elbow play and helped drive a turnover-rich night for the Titans, underscoring the defense’s opportunistic performance and the importance of rule awareness in the locker room.

Hooker’s three-year extension signals long-term faith in Titans’ defensive backfield leadership. Expect continued coverage duties, with Hooker stabilizing the deep middle and contributing to a disciplined secondary approach from Week 1 onward, potentially aiding IDP prep and defensive DFS talks.

Hooker extends with Tennessee through 2027 on a $48.6M deal, solidifying a high-floor, ball-hawking safety in Hooker. He logged 807 snaps last season with five interceptions and nine pass breakups, underscoring elite playmaking and durability. The Titans will lean on him as a cornerstone in a deeper back end, pairing him with Woods while Diggs rotates in for subpackages.

Hooker provides playmaking in the Titans' back end, a steady presence in Week 1 as Tennessee eyes Denver’s dynamic front. His role could anchor defensive schemes and bonus IDP upside with tackles and turnovers.