TE LV
College: Stanford | 8 years
Height: 6'4" | Weight: 254 lbs
Birth Date: 1994-10-29
2024 Bye Week: 11
Total Pts: 82
Avg Pts: 4.82
Rank: 45 TE
Free Agent
2024 RTSports Outlook
Hooper had a decent first season with the Titans, finishing 24th overall in fantasy tight end scoring. He had just two games with double-digit fantasy points but did have 41 receptions. Hooper has 40-plus receptions five of six seasons. Hooper signed with the Raiders this offseason but should serve a mentor role for rookie Michael Mayer. Hooper can be a top target at tight end because of his athleticism and speed. He isn't much of a blocker, though, and drops can be an issue, but he has improved in that area in recent years. He is more of a complete tight end.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Hooper doesn't have a lot of fantasy value with Mayer around. He will get inconsistent looks in a backup role. He can get around 20 receptions for 200 yards and a couple scores.
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 20 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 2 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 20 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 3 | 0 | |
| Week 4 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 11 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 5 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 11 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 6 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 19 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 7 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 18 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 8 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 19 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 9 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 10 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 10 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 7 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 11 | 0 | |
| Week 12 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 14 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 13 | ||
| Week 14 | 4 | Austin Hooper 1 reception (2 pts) Austin Hooper 5 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Week 15 | 0 | |
| Playoff Week 1 | 6 | Austin Hooper 2 receptions (4 pts) Austin Hooper 13 receiving yds (2 pts) |
| Playoff Week 2 | 10 | Austin Hooper 3 receptions (6 pts) Austin Hooper 28 receiving yds (4 pts) |
| Playoff Week 3 | 12 | Austin Hooper 4 receptions (8 pts) Austin Hooper 39 receiving yds (4 pts) |
Las Vegas Raiders free-agent tight end Austin Hooper is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million with the New England Patriots on Wednesday. The veteran tight end will reunite with new Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, who was with Hooper with the Cleveland Browns. Hooper made the Pro Bowl two straight years from 2018-19 while with the Atlanta Falcons, but he hasn't been nearly as involved as he was then in the last four seasons with the Browns, Titans and Raiders. In 17 games (nine starts) last year in Vegas, the 29-year-old caught just 25 of 31 targets for 234 yards and no touchdowns. With Pharaoh Brown now gone, Hooper figures to serve as New England's No. 2 TE behind Hunter Henry in 2024. Unless Henry gets hurt, Hooper is unlikely to have a significant enough role to warrant fantasy consideration in standard-sized leagues.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (calf) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. As a result, he has been removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 10 versus the New York Jets. Hooper has been a steady contributor this season, catching at least one pass in eight of nine games. However, he doesn't see nearly enough snaps or volume to justify rostering him in fantasy football. He remains behind Michael Mayer on the depth chart and belongs on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (calf) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Hooper played his usual snaps in the Raiders' 30-6 win over the New York Giants in Week 9, and the team is likely easing his practice reps to start the week. The veteran caught his only target for 10 yards last week while remaining behind rookie tight end Michael Mayer on the depth chart. Hooper will have two more chances to upgrade to full before Las Vegas takes on the New York Jets in Week 10 on Sunday night football. If he suits up, he should only be started in extremely deep tight end premium leagues.
From RotoBaller
- 13-Mar-2024: Austin Hooper - SGN - The New England Patriots signed TE Austin Hooper.
- 13-Mar-2024: Austin Hooper - FA - TE Austin Hooper elected free agency.
- 22-Mar-2023: Austin Hooper - SGN - The Las Vegas Raiders signed TE Austin Hooper.
- 13-Mar-2023: Austin Hooper - FA - TE Austin Hooper declared free agency.
- 21-Mar-2022: TEN Austin Hooper - Signed - One-year contract (through 2022)
- 18-Mar-2022: TEN Austin Hooper - Signed - One-year contract (through 2022)
- 16-Mar-2022: CLE Austin Hooper - Cut
- 22-Dec-2021: CLE Austin Hooper - Reinstated
- 14-Dec-2021: CLE Austin Hooper - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
- 18-Mar-2020: CLE - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Four-year contract (through 2023)
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Season | 82 | 25 | 234 | 0 | |||||||
| Week 1 | @DEN | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 2 | @BUF | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 3 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 4 | @LAC | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | GB | 6 | 2 | 11 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | NE | 6 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 7 | @CHI | 6 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | @DET | 6 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 9 | NYG | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 10 | NYJ | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 11 | @MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 12 | KC | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 13 | bye | ||||||||||
| Week 14 | MIN | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 15 | LAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 16 | @KC | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 17 | @IND | 10 | 3 | 28 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 18 | DEN | 12 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
