Austin Hooper brings veteran reliability and mismatch savvy to Stanford-style tight end play
In the 2025 season, Austin Hooper showed steady, efficient production with 21 catches for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, reinforcing his value as a dependable TE rather than a boom-or-bust weapon[7][13]. The big sell: soft hands, polished route running, and red-zone usefulness from a 6-4, 254-pound frame—traits that make him a plug-and-play fit for offenses that want a smart, veteran presence over pure splash[2][9]. He’s also battle-tested, with 11 NFL seasons on his résumé and a Stanford background that screams discipline and football IQ[2][6].
