Defense-hungry Colts go for Ohio State's Malik Hooker in first

By PFF.com
Posted Apr 27, 2017 6:25 pm EDT • Indianapolis Colts

With the number 15 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected safety Malik Hooker out of Ohio State.
Hooker gave up just 2.78 average yards after the catch per reception allowed into his coverage in 2016.
Hooker has exceptional range that is rare to see in a collegiate safety. His seven interceptions tied for the most in the country among safeties.
His 85.1 coverage grade ranked fourth among Big 10 safeties.

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