Hayworth Hicks (born October 3, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Iowa State. He has also been a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Orlando Predators and Arizona Rattlers.
 Hicks at Iowa State in 2011 | |||
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| Born: | October 3, 1988 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 336 lb (152 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Palmdale (CA) | ||
| College: | Iowa State | ||
| Position: | Offensive guard | ||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com | |||
Early years edit
Hicks attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. He earned all-CIF Western Division honors and all-conference in his Junior and Senior season.[1]
College career edit
Hicks played college football at Iowa State University. He was selected 2011 Second-team All-Big 12 team.[2] In 2011, he was presented with the Iowa State’s Arthur Floyd Scott Award as Iowa State's most outstanding lineman.[citation needed]
Professional career edit
Indianapolis Colts edit
On April 30, 2012, Hicks signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an Undrafted free agent.[3] On August 31, he was released on the day of roster cuts.[4] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.[5]
New York Jets edit
On November 7, 2012, Hicks was signed to the New York Jets active roster from the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[6] Hicks was waived on November 28, 2012.[7]
Kansas City Chiefs edit
On November 29, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.[8]
Orlando Predators edit
On February 18, 2014, Hicks was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
Arizona Rattlers edit
On December 4, 2015, Hicks was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers.[9]
Albany Empire edit
On March 20, 2018, Hicks was assigned to the Albany Empire.[10] On July 18, 2018, Hicks was named the AFL's Offensive Lineman of the Year.[11] On April 4, 2019, Hicks was assigned to the Empire again.
References edit
- ^ "Iowa State profile". cyclones.com.
- ^ "2011 Football All-Big 12 Awards Announced". big12sports.com.
- ^ "Colts sign 13 undrafted free agents". cbssports.com.
- ^ "53-man roster tracker". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com.
- ^ "Colts Announce More Roster Moves". theindychannel.com. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ^ "G Hayworth Hicks Signed to Active Roster". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (27 November 2012). "Guard Hayworth Hicks Waived". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "Chiefs pick up reserve offensive lineman". kansascity.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- ^ "Rattlers Acquire OL Hicks, DE McAllister". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "Albany's Hayworth Hicks Named Offensive Lineman of the Year". www.aflfootball.com. Arena Football League. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.