Malik Hooker
Introduction
Malik Hooker (born c. 1996) is an American football safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes. On January 2nd, 2017, Malik Hooker declared for the 2017 NFL draft.
Early years
Hooker attended New Castle High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He played basketball and two years of football in high school as a cornerback and wide receiver. As a senior he was the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Male Athlete of the Year.
College career
After redshirting his first year at Ohio State in 2014, Hooker played in all 13 games in 2015, recording 10 tackles playing mostly special teams. As a redshirt sophomore in 2016 he took over as at free safety. During the first game of the season he recorded his first two career interceptions. On November 29, 2016, Hooker was name First Team All-Big Ten.On January 2nd Hooker decided to leave Ohio State and declare for the 2017 NFL draft.