Malik Hooker was drafted No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Malik Hooker Ohio State Draft
Malik Hooker was drafted No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2678th at Ohio State
The pick
How Malik Hooker came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 206 lbs
- Hometown
- New Castle, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2678th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1350% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Malik Hooker.
Temple · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Malik Hooker in the 2017 NFL Draft
Malik Hooker is a Safety out of Ohio State selected No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Malik Hooker drafted?
Malik Hooker was selected No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/malik-hooker.
What college did Malik Hooker play for?
Malik Hooker played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Malik Hooker's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/malik-hooker.