Malik Hooker is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts drafted him with the 15th pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his rookie year with the Colts, he started in six of the seven games he appeared, recording 22 total tackles. He became a regular the following season, as he started all 14 games he appeared in. After four seasons and 36 appearances with the Colts, Hooker was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in July 2021. In his debut year with the Cowboys, Hooker recorded 44 total and 30 solo tackles. He put up his career-high numbers in the 2022 season by combining 62 tackles in 16 appearances and six starts in the regular season. After seven seasons in the NFL, Hooker has 79 appearances combined for 273 tackles.
Hooker attended New Castle High School and was a versatile player, who could play cornerback and wide receiver as well. He also was named as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Male Athlete of the Year in his senior year. Hooke committed to the Ohio State University, playing for the Buckeyes from 2014 to 2018. He was part of the 2014 CFP National Championship-winning team. In his collegiate career, Hooker appeared in 26 games. He also led his team to the 2015 Fiesta Bowl win, as he made First team All-Big Ten in 2016.
Who is Malik Hooker’s Wife?
Dayonna Dixon is the wife of Malik Hooker. She is from Washington D.C. according to her Facebook profile. Dayonna graduated from the University of Arizona.
What does Dayonna Dixon do for a living?
Dayonna Dixon is a Licensed Esthetician, according to her Instagram profile. She has a studio based in Dallas, Texas, by the name 'Six Twenty Aesthetics.' She also runs a YouTube channel named 'ForeverDayonna,' where she has posted one travel video, as of September 2024.
How old is Dayonna Dixon?
As of September 2024, Dayonna Dixon is 27 years old, according to her social media posts. She was born on 11th August, 1997.
How long have Malik Hooker and Dayonna Dixon been married?
Malik Hooker and Dayonna Dixon got married on February 21, 2024, according to her social media posts. He proposed to her around Thanksgiving 2022, according to the Bride Magazine article.
FAQs on Malik Hooker
A. Indianapolis Colts drafted Malik Hooker in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
A.Malik Hooker has been married to Dayonna Dixon since February 2024.
A. Malik Hooker was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on April 2, 1996.
A. Malik Hooker went to Ohio State University playing for the Buckeyes from 2014 to 2018.