Malik Hooker is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts selected him as the 15th pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Hooker attended New Castle High School and was awarded the 2014 CFP National Champion, for his heroics in the post-season. As a senior in high school, Hooker received the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Male Athlete of the Year.
Hooker’s collegiate career began with Ohio State College in 2014. In 2016, Hooker was named first-team All-Big Ten. As a rookie in 2017 with the Indianapolis Colts, he finished the season with 22 combined tackles (16 solos) and three interceptions in seven games and six starts. Hooker was placed on injured reserve because of his torn ACL and MCL and missed the remainder of the season. Hooker finished the 2018 season with 41 tackles (28 solos) 2 interceptions, and 1 fumble recovery.
Malik Hooker Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Hooker signed a three-year extension contract with the Cowboys valued at $21 million in 2023. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $$8,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $16,500,000, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $21,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $16,500,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | 27 | $1,250,000 | $2,850,000 | $4,570,576 | $11,850,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | $1,750,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,985,296 | $7,750,000 |
| 2025 | 29 | $5,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $7,750,000 | $4,000,000 |
How much is Malik Hooker getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Hooker will earn a base salary of $1,750,000 for the 2024 season. His contract states that he will earn an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
What are the terms of Malik Hooker's contract?
Malik Hooker was guaranteed $11 million at signing which included his signing bonus and salary for 2023 and 2024. He has a per-game active bonus of $14,705.
Malik Hooker Contract History
In 2022, Malik Hooker signed a 2-year, $7,000,000 extension contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $1,700,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $7,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $1,700,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
In 2021, Malik Hooker signed a 1 year, $920,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys with an average annual salary of $920,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $920,000 | $920,000 | N/A | $490,000 | $490,000 |
In 2017, Malik Hooker signed a 4 year, $12,599,908 rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including a $2,290,892 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $3,149,977.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $12,599,908 | $3,149,977 | $2,290,892 | $12,599,908 | $12,599,908 |
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FAQs on Malik Hooker
A. Malik Hooker is 28 years old, as of September 2024.
A. Malik Hooker attended Ohio State College.
A. The Indianapolis Colts drafted Hooker in the first round (15th overall pick) in the 2017 NFL draft.
A. Malik Hooker was born on April 2, 1996.
