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Malik Hooker is 30 years old, born April 2, 1996. Hooker is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and 216 lb (98 kg). Hooker plays safety for the Dallas Cowboys (as of November 3, 2026). Hooker's 2026 salary is $5,000,000, under a contract through 2026. Hooker was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017, round 1, pick 15, out of Ohio State.
Malik Hooker at a glance
- Age30 born April 2, 1996
- Height6 ft 1 in 185 cm
- Weight216 lb 98 kg
- Experience10th season debut 2017
- CollegeOhio State
- 2026 salary$5 million contract through 2026
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Malik Hooker stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Cardinals | L 30–33 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | at Eagles | W 38–21 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | at Packers | L 13–23 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 8 | vs Buccaneers | L 16–24 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | at Texans | W 34–30 | 7 | 0 |
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Contract
Malik Hooker contract
- 2026 salary$5 million
- Signed through2026
- WithDallas Cowboys
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $7.8 million |
| 2018 | $1 million |
| 2019 | $1.6 million |
| 2020 | $2.2 million |
| 2021 | $920,000 |
| 2022 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $2 million |
| 2025 | $5.8 million |
| 2026 | $5 million |
Career
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Malik Hooker is on the Dallas Cowboys, coached by Brian Schottenheimer.
- BornApril 2, 1996, New Castle, PA, USA
- Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight216 lb (98 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2017, round 1, pick 15
- Drafted byIndianapolis Colts
- Debut2017
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- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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