Jaden Hicks
| No. 21 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 16, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| College: | Washington State (2021–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 4 / Pick: 133 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Jaden Hicks (born August 16, 2002)[1] is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington State.
High school career
Hicks attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a junior, he had seven interceptions and returned three for a touchdown. His senior season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He committed to Washington State University to play college football.[2]
College career
Hicks played in one game his first season at Washington State in 2021 and took a redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2022, he started 11 of 13 games and had 76 tackles, one interception and one sack.[3][4] He returned to Washington State as a starter in 2023.[5][6]
Professional career
Hicks was drafted by the Chiefs with the 133rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.[7]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
211 lb (96 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.49 s | 1.58 s | 2.65 s | 4.37 s | 6.88 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
16 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9][10] | ||||||||||||
References
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Las Vegas’ Jaden Hicks commits to Washington State over Penn State, others
- ^ After early doubts, WSU strong safety Jaden Hicks has emerged as a star
- ^ Washington State safety Jaden Hicks named midseason All-American by College Football News
- ^ How has WSU safety Jaden Hicks ascended so quickly? Thank his roots
- ^ Difference makers: Hicks uses sterling outing to help WSU rout Colorado State, 50-24
- ^ "Jaden Hicks first of several WSU Cougars taken on third day of NFL draft". The Seattle Times. April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jaden Hicks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jaden Hicks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Idaho receiver Hayden Hatten shows versatility during combined pro day with Washington State". Spokesman.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
External links
- Washington State Cougars bio