ACTIVE

Malik 
Hooker

S
#28
|
DAL Cowboys
6'2"
212lbs
29y/o
Malik Hooker headshot
Overall Grade '25
60.8
67th/98 - Ss
Snap Count '25
593
66th/179 - Ss
Interceptions '25
0
67th/98 - Ss
Pass Breakups '25
1
72nd/98 - Ss
Malik Hooker headshot
Malik
Hooker
S
#28
|
DAL Cowboys
BIO
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/25/2026
Malik Hooker is a safety for the Dallas Cowboys who earned a 60.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 67th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 51.8 ranked 75th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 82.9 ranked 8th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Hooker broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 155.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 15 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 37 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Dallas Cowboys
2021 - Present
Indianapolis Colts
2017 - 2020
Ohio State Buckeyes
2015
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PFF Grades

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
60.8
AVG
67th/98 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
51.8
AVG
75th/98 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
58.5
AVG
71st/98 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
82.9
AVG
8th/98 Ss

Season Stats

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
37
68th/98 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
67th/98 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
86th/98 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
15
74th/98 Ss

Defense

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Rank
68
th
Solo Tackles
37
51
st
Assists
14
40
th
Forced Fumbles
0
86
th
Stops
7
49
th
Sacks
0
11
th
Missed Tackles
5
67
th
Interceptions
0
2
nd
Passer Rating Allowed
155.8
2
nd
Yards per Reception Allowed
19.7
86
th
Total Pressures
0
72
nd
PBUs
1
74
th
Receptions Allowed
15

Snaps

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Rank
66
th
Total Snaps
593
65
th
Run Defense Snaps
219
101
st
Pass Rush Snaps
2
66
th
Coverage Snaps
372