MARCUS HOOKER #23

HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 200
HOMETOWN: NEW CASTLE, PA
HIGH SCHOOL: NEW CASTLE
CLASS: JUNIOR 

OHIO STATE OVERVIEW 

Marcus is in his fourth year with the program and is a junior in eligibility. He is majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. Has played in 21 games his first two seasons, including seven of eight games during the 2020 season and all 14 in 2019. Four career starts with all coming in 2020 (Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers and Michigan State). Has 23 career tackles and four passes defensed, including an interception and a 31-yard return in the win over Penn State in 2020. Had a career-best six tackles (five solos) in the Penn State game. After red-shirting as a freshman in 2018, saw defensive playing time in seven games-including wins over rival Michigan and Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game-and was a starter on special teams in all 14 contests.

Honors & Awards 

2020: Honorable mention All-Big Ten

More on Marcus

Was a consensus three-star prospect out of New Castle High School. Is the younger brother of former Buckeye and current Indianapolis Colt Malik Hooker, a 2016 unanimous All-American for the Scarlet and Gray and a first-round NFL Draft choice. Coached by Joe Cowart at 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. 14 tackles, two forced fumbles and a sack during his junior season.