A former Ohio State star and first-round selection is headed to Dallas.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that former Buckeye and Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker has inked a deal with the Cowboys. He was a first-round selection by the Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken No. 15 overall.

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Hooker spent his first four years in the league in Indianapolis. He was credited with 124 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and 7 interceptions with the Colts.

But Hooker was unable to stay healthy during his time with the organization, playing in just 35 of 64 games over that four-year span. He sustained a torn Achilles in the second game of the 2020 season, essentially ending his time with the Colts.

Now, Hooker will have the opportunity to start over with a new organization. At times in his career, he’s looked like a first-round pick. But health has hindered his growth and success on the field.