Malik Hooker plays professional football for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League as a safety. He weighs 98 kg and stands 1.85 m tall. While a student at New Castle High School, he participated in basketball and football as a cornerback and wide receiver, respectively. As a senior, he received recognition from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as Male Athlete of the Year.
He attended Ohio State University after high school and played NCAA football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He redshirted during Ohio State’s 2014 season, but he participated in every game in 2015. He made 10 tackles and largely played on special teams. As a sophomore redshirt, he took over at free safety in 2016.
He received first-team All-Big Ten honors in November 2016. After the season, he made the decision to forego the final two years of eligibility and sign with the NFL instead. With the 15th overall choice in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Hooker in the first round. The Colts turned down his contract’s fifth-year option in May 2020, leaving him a free agent in 2021.
Hooker signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys in July 2021. He played in 15 games while remaining healthy, finishing with 44 tackles and one interception. He extended his deal with the Cowboys for another two years in March 2022.
How Many Siblings Does Malik Hooker Have?
Malik Hooker has four siblings. They are Marcus Hooker, a professional football player with Youngstown State Penguins football team, Marquel Hooker, Delvonna Dennis and Jazelle Dennis.