Maxen Hook

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Maxen Hook
No. 37 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-19) August 19, 2001 (age 23) [1]
New Palestine, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: New Palestine (IN)
College: Toledo (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Maxen Michael Hook (born August 19, 2001) [1] is an American professional football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Toledo Rockets.

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Early life and high school

Hook attended New Palestine High School in New Palestine, Indiana. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Toledo Rockets. [2]

College career

As a freshman in 2020 Hook appeared in six games where he notched three tackles. [3] During the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he recorded 176 tackles with seven being for a loss, two sacks, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions. [4] In week 7 of the 2023 season, Hook totaled five tackles, a pass deflection, and the game-sealing interception against Ball State. [5] During the 2023 season, he appeared in nine games where he totaled 69 tackles, seven pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [6] In week 13 of the 2024 season, Hook recorded a career-high 16 tackles versus Ohio. [7] In the 2024 season, he totaled 107 tackles with one being for a loss, and two interceptions for Toledo. [8] Hook was named all-MAC four times, being named first team all-MAC three times from 2022 to 2024, and third team all-MAC in 2021. [9] He was also a two-time team captain. [10] After the 2024 season, Hook declared for the 2025 NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2025 Senior Bowl. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+12 in
(1.84 m)
202 lb
(92 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.55 s1.55 s2.64 s4.34 s6.92 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Hook signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2025. [14] The signing reunited him with his former Toledo teammate Quinyon Mitchell.

References

  1. 1 2 "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Maxen Hook, S, Toledo". NFL Draft Diamonds. August 2, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  2. Brooke, Tyler. "Meet Maxen Hook: 2025 Senior Bowl's Most Likely Breakout Star". The33rdTeam. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  3. Rowland, Kyle (November 16, 2021). "Toledo's Maxen Hook nominated for national freshman of the year award". Toledo Blade. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  4. "Maxen Hook". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  5. Rowland, Kyle (October 14, 2023). "Maxen Hook makes game-changing plays in front of friends and family". Toledo Blade. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  6. "Selection committees keeping an eye on New Pal's Hook". The Daily Reporter. August 15, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  7. "Local Roundup: Hook, Koziol named to Group of 5 All-American team". The Daily Reporter. December 18, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  8. Smith, Corbin. "Seahawks 2025 NFL Draft: 5 Defensive Senior Bowl Prospects to Watch". Seattle Seahawks on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  9. "Local roundup: Hook, Koziol selected to All-MAC teams". The Daily Reporter. December 7, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  10. Teets, Sam (December 7, 2024). "Chiefs scouting report: Toledo Rockets S Maxen Hook". Chiefs Wire. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  11. Russo, Kelsey. "5 standout players from the 2025 Senior Bowl practices". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  12. "Maxen Hook Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  13. "Maxen Hook College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  14. "Who are the Eagles' 2025 rookie free agents?". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 2, 2025.