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Malik Hooker

FS

Drafted 15th overall in the 1st round of the 2017 draft, Malik Hooker arrived from Ohio State. He's currently with DAL, in his 10th season in the league. His 43.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 41st percentile.

Size

6'1", 215#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 15th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
45.7

47th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25+0.55
Run defense×0.2-0.45
Availability×0.1-0.10

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DAL45.74
2025DAL43.812
2024DAL53.417
2023DAL48.714
2022DAL51.515
2021DAL46.415
2020IND33.72
2019IND48.812
2018IND47.213
2017IND55.37

Career profile

Malik Hooker has appeared in 111 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: IND (2017–2020), DAL (2021–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 53.4, in the 63rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG—41.2
Week 4HOU—59.6
Week 5TB—41.5
Week 6GB—40.7

Malik Hooker — common questions

What position does Malik Hooker play?
Malik Hooker is listed as an FS.
Which teams has Malik Hooker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malik Hooker has played for IND (2017–2020), DAL (2021–2026).
Where did Malik Hooker go to college?
Malik Hooker played college football at Ohio State.
When was Malik Hooker drafted?
Malik Hooker was selected in round 1, 15th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malik Hooker scored?
Malik Hooker has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malik Hooker's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malik Hooker rated 45.7 for 2026, the 47th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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