Malik Hooker

About

NFL safety that was taken by the Indianapolis Colts as a first round pick in the 2017 Draft. He was later signed by the Dallas Cowboys in July 2021.

Before Fame

While at Ohio State University, he was a first team member of the All-Big Ten and an All-American. Following his 2014 season, he won the CFP National Championship. Behind Jamal Adams, he was considered to be a top safety coming out of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Trivia

He made his official NFL debut while playing against the Los Angeles Rams during week one of the 2017 regular season. He recorded sixteen tackles with three interceptions in seven games played during his rookie season. He was part of an illustrious 2017 NFL Draft class that included Patrick Mahomes II and Deshaun Watson.

Family Life

He was born and raised in the New Castle, Pennsylvania area. 

Associated With

He was coached by Urban Meyer while at Ohio State.