The National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys use Malik Hooker as a safety. He weighs 98 kg and stands 1.85 m tall. While a student at New Castle High School, he played cornerback and wide receiver in football and basketball. Senior year saw him win the Pittsburgh Post-award Gazette’s for male athlete of the year. His collegiate football career began at Ohio State University, where he studied after graduating from high school and played for the Buckeyes.
He sat out the first year of his Ohio State career in 2014, but he played in all 13 contests in 2015. In 2015, he appeared in all 13 games and recorded 10 tackles, most of which came on special teams. In 2016, he was a redshirt, and he took over as the free safety.
He was chosen in November 2016 for first team All-Big Ten mention. He decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft rather than utilize his remaining two years of eligibility after the season. In the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Hooker with the 15th overall choice.
After the Colts declined his contract’s fifth-year option in May 2020, he became a free agent in 2021. Hooker made a July 2021 commitment to the Dallas Cowboys. He managed to play in 15 games while staying in good health, recording 44 tackles and one interception. In March 2022, he and the Cowboys came to an agreement on a two-year contract deal.
Who Is Malik Hooker Girlfriend?
Malik Hooker does not have a girlfriend.