Hooper is currently listed as No. 2 tight end on the Falcons' official team depth chart.
Hooper finished his first preseason on a strong note and appears to be ready to carve out a role as a pass catcher in 2016. Although Jacob Tamme is currently slotted ahead of him, there is a chance that Hooper can overtake the starting spot at some point this season. Given Tamme's ceiling and Hooper's floor, Atlanta may want to see what their rookie has in store as the year progresses.