Austin Hooper

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (81st overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2020.

Awards/Honors

· Two-time (2018-19) Pro Bowl selection.

Key Notes

· Recorded at least three touchdown receptions in each of his five NFL seasons, including four with the Browns in 2020.

· Set career highs in 2019 with 75 receptions for 787 yards and six touchdowns.

· Recorded first multiple-touchdown game with two at Indianapolis on Sept. 22, 2019.

· Registered a single-game career-best 130 receiving yards on nine receptions against Tennessee on Sept. 29, 2019.

· Recorded the longest reception by a tight end in a season-opening game in NFL history after an 88-yard touchdown at Chicago on Sept. 10, 2017.

· Caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in Super Bowl LI against New England on Feb. 5, 2017.

· First career touchdown came on a 42-yard pass from Matt Ryan against Carolina on Oct. 2, 2016.

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (81st overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2020.

Awards/Honors

· Two-time (2018-19) Pro Bowl selection.

Key Notes

· Recorded at least three touchdown receptions in each of his five NFL seasons, including four with the Browns in 2020.

· Set career highs in 2019 with 75 receptions for 787 yards and six touchdowns.

· Recorded first multiple-touchdown game with two at Indianapolis on Sept. 22, 2019.

· Registered a single-game career-best 130 receiving yards on nine receptions against Tennessee on Sept. 29, 2019.

· Recorded the longest reception by a tight end in a season-opening game in NFL history after an 88-yard touchdown at Chicago on Sept. 10, 2017.

· Caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in Super Bowl LI against New England on Feb. 5, 2017.

· First career touchdown came on a 42-yard pass from Matt Ryan against Carolina on Oct. 2, 2016.

Personal

· Attended De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif.

· Helped De La Salle capture three consecutive state titles from 2010-12.

· His father played football at San Diego State and his uncle played at Stanford.

· Brother, Justin, played baseball at UCLA and was selected by the Royals in the 14th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

· Majored in psychology at Stanford.

Beyond Football

· Created the Austin Hooper Foundation, which helps foster care children with an emphasis on those aging out of the system.

· Donated $10,000 worth of meals to Cleveland-area nurses after signing with the Browns in March 2020.