Malik Hooker Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts starting free safety Malik Hooker (hip) is expected to miss this week's game against the Tennessee Titans. Hooker has been dealing with the injury since their Week 7 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was able to return last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing a game against the Oakland Raiders and having the bye to rest up. After not practicing all week, the Colts are choosing to hold him out in hopes that he will be ready to go for next week's game. His play-making will be missed on the back end, and it's likely that Mike Mitchell will start in his place this week.

Nov. 17th • 5:14 PM

The Indianapolis Colts got a steal in safety Malik Hooker at 15th overall in the 2017 NFL draft. He was poised for a push at the Rookie Of the Year before a torn ACL cut his season short. In less than 10 months time, he looks ready to continue that quest up the safety ranks. His speed and athleticism make him a turnover threat on the back level of the defense. On a defense that could spend a decent amount of time on the field, Hooker could be a major threat to cause a lot of headaches for opposing quarterbacks and coaches.

Aug. 28th • 5:29 PM

On Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (knee) released a video on his Twitter account of him working out in cleats, cutting and sprinting about six months after undergoing major knee surgery. There has been little news about Hooker since the Colts Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he suffered damage to his right ACL and MCL when making a chase-down tackle. After accruing 19 tackles, four passes defensed and three interceptions in his rookie season over six games, it is clear that he is a centerpiece to rebuilding the Colts defense.

May. 15th • 3:25 PM

Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (knee) refused to answer any media questions on Tuesday about his timetable to return from an ACL injury he suffered in the 2017 season. Hooker was a shining young star last season in the seven games he played in, hauling in three interceptions and making four pass breakups in that span. The former 15th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has plenty of time to heal up before offseason activities start as the Colts look to build off of a new foundation. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the team's defense will be fantasy-relevant next season even if Hooker returns to full health.

Apr. 17th • 5:47 PM

The injuries keep piling up for the Indianapolis Colts as promising rookie free safety Malik Hooker (knee) is officially done for the 2017 season after suffering a torn ACL and MCL in Week 7. Hooker finishes the year with three interceptions and drew notable comparisons to Ed Reed as a playmaking, ball hawk safety. If fantasy owners didn't know already to stream offensive weapons against the Colts defense, it should be readily apparent now. The crew ranks in the bottom of the league against the pass and the run, meaning plenty of juicy matchups to exploit.

Oct. 23rd • 8:17 PM