Malik
Hooker.
Malik
Hooker.
Ohio State· 6'1"· 206 lb
Fangio two-high schemes that prioritize range, ball skills, and intelligence from the deepest defender, showcasing Hooker's elite coverage instincts.
Year 1 impact starter as a single-high free safety, with the ceiling to be an All-Pro ballhawk.
Being asked to play consistently in the box or as a strong safety for a run-heavy defense.
Hooker's exceptional range and ball-hawking ability make him an ideal fit for any defense that values a true centerfield safety.
Selected #15 overall in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft by Indianapolis Colts out of Ohio State.
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ohio State | 13 | 74 | 0.5 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | — | 13 | 74 | 0.5 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Malik Hooker started his career with the Indianapolis Colts, showing promise but battling injuries. He later joined the Dallas Cowboys, where he has been a consistent starter at safety.