Malik Hooker

Malik Hooker
Hooker with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018
No. 28  Dallas Cowboys
PositionSafety
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1996-04-02) April 2, 1996
New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Castle
CollegeOhio State (2014–2016)
NFL draft2017: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles413
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries4
Pass deflections25
Interceptions14
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Malik Hooker (born April 2, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. While at Ohio State, Hooker was named a unanimous All-American in 2016 and won the 2015 CFP national championship.