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    Colts add UDFA whose brother is a former 1st round pick

    By Destin Adams,

    13 days ago

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    The Indianapolis Colts have signed or extended invitations to multiple undrafted free agents following the 2024 NFL Draft.

    One of the players will be following in his older brother's footsteps by attending a Colts rookie minicamp.

    With former Youngstown State and Ohio State defensive back Marcus Hooker, the brother of Malik Hooker set to attend the team's rookie Mini Camp May 10th-12.

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    The Colts drafted Malik Hooker with the 15th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He spent the first four years of his career with the Colts. He appeared in 36 games and recorded 124 total tackles, 11 pass deflections, and seven interceptions. After the team declined his 5th-year option, Hooker left the team in free agency and signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2021, and remains with the team today.

    Marcus Hooker spent his first four college seasons at Ohio State and had 32 total tackles, five pass deflections, and one interception during his time as a Buckeye. In 2022, he transferred to Youngstown State, where he spent his final two collegiate seasons. He recorded 70 total tackles, six pass deflections, and three interceptions there. Marcus is 5'10" and 198 lbs and participated at Ohio State's Pro Day this year. His results in some notable drills can be seen below.

    • 40 Yard Dash: 4.72
    • Vertical: 36.5"
    • Broad Jump: 10'7"
    • Short Shuttle: 4.40
    • 3 Cone: 7.14
    • Bench Press: 11

    Related: Colts 1st round pick Laiatu Latu's jersey number might have just gotten leaked

    Related: Adonai Mitchell made a vow to GM Chris Ballard after the Colts drafted him

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