Iverson Hooks News, Rumors, Updates - UAB Blazers | FOX Sports

Another solid outing Hooks tallied six receptions (on 10 targets) for 53 yards during Saturday's 71-20 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Hooks was very involved in the Blazers' passing game once again Saturday as he was tied for the team lead in targets with 10 and caught the most passes on the team with six. He gained over 50 yards for the second straight game as well. It appears UAB has found something they like in the redshirt freshman, so he is worth keeping an eye on as the season progresses.

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Scores in Saturday's win Hooks reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-18 defeat versus Navy.

Impact Hooks finally got involved in the Blazers' offense Saturday as he made his first three receptions of the season and scores his first touchdown, a 39-yard catch in the third quarter. His lack of work up until this point was very concerning, but this could be the outing he needed to establish a place in the team's passing game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Week 1 co-starter Hooks is listed as a co-starting wide receiver for UAB ahead of the season opener against Alcorn State, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com. reports.

Impact Hooks will get more chances on the field as he co-starts alongside many other receivers on the team. The wide receiver currently is a freshman by eligibility, coming off an over 100-yard receiving season with two touchdowns.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Impressed in camp Hooks (knee) was listed as one of a number of players that had a great fall camp and will look to make an impact for the Blazers in 2024, per UABSports.com.

Impact It's welcome news for Hooks as it appears he is fully healthy and ready for the 2024 season. The 5-foot-10 receiver was previously recovering from a torn ACL suffered against UL-Lafayette last season but has been nearing full health for the last month or so. With Hooks impressing in camp, his role within the offense could see an increase during the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling healthy for 2024 season Hooks (knee) said he's feeling "close to full strength" ahead of the start of the 2024 season, though he's still practicing in non-contact drills, according to Steve Irvine of The...

Impact Hooks is estimated to be at "95 percent" in terms of health, and while he's wearing a non-contact jersey during practice, he is still taking part in most drills. Hooks was limited to just three games in the 2023 season, where he made 10 catches for 106 yards. Based on these levels of progression, he seems to be trending in the right direction to be available for the season opener against Alcorn State on Aug. 29.

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