Malik Hooker's NFL rookie season came to an end on Sunday, when the former Ohio State safety suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the Indianapolis Colts' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a report by NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
#Colts S Malik Hooker suffered a torn ACL and MCL today, sources say. The impressive rookie season for the first rounder is over.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2017
Hooker suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday's game, when he was taken out on a blindside block by Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole.
Keelan Cole just blindsided Malik Hooker on this 50-yard catch by Allen Hurns. My God. Hooker still down on the ground. pic.twitter.com/pSZ08adQiw
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) October 22, 2017
Hooker issued a statement on Twitter shortly after the news was reported.
— Malik Hooker (@MalikHooker24) October 23, 2017
The 15th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, Hooker recorded 22 tackles and three interceptions in seven games.
