NIL Opportunities
2022 (Junior): Played in seven games and started five games ...was credited with 23 total tackles, including 15 solo stops...at North Dakota State registered seven tackles, including five solos...against Southern Illinois had four tackles and two interceptions in the season-finale victory...picked off a pass late in the first half to end an SIU drive deep in YSU territory...interception with 30 seconds left helped seal the victory...had three solo stops against the Salukis...in the contest against Duquesne had four tackles, including three solos...against Indiana State had four total tackles, including three solos...had three assisted tackles at Kentucky...had two pass breakups.
Ohio State (2018-21): In 2021, played in 11 games for the Buckeyes...was credited with nine total tackles, including three solos...in 2020, was named Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten...played in seven games and started four contests...was credited with 15 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...broke up three passes and intercepted a pass against Penn State...had six tackles, including five solos vs. PSU...in 2019, played in 14 games...tallied seven tackles, including four solo stops...played in two games during redshirt season in 2018.
High School: A consensus three-star prospect out of New Castle…on offense, played running back, wide receiver and quarterback throughout his career…was a cornerback, safety and linebacker on defense…scored 17 touchdowns as a junior, helping the Red Hurricanes reach the WPIAL Class 4A final, and had over 1,100 yards rushing as a senior…had 44 tackles, two forced fumbles and a sack during his junior season…coached was Joe Cowart…was also a standout basketball player for New Castle who scored over 1,000 career points.
Personal: Mother is Angela Dennis…is the younger brother of 2017 first-round NFL Draft pick and current Dallas Cowboys defensive back Malik Hooker.
