Jaden Hicks

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.

Jaden Hicks
No. 21 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2002-08-16) 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
Roster status:Active

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
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.58 s2.65 s4.37 s6.88 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8][9]

Hicks was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 133rd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.[10]

References
  1. "Turned my birthday into a lifestyle🛸18". www.instagram.com. August 16, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  2. Lawson, Theo (July 14, 2020). "Las Vegas' Jaden Hicks commits to Washington State over Penn State, others". Spokesman.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. Hanson, Scott (August 15, 2023). "After early doubts, WSU strong safety Jaden Hicks has emerged as a star". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  4. Clark, Colton (October 19, 2022). "Washington State safety Jaden Hicks named midseason All-American by College Football News". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  5. Woods, Greg (September 7, 2023). "How has WSU safety Jaden Hicks ascended so quickly? Thank his roots". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. Woods, Greg (September 2, 2023). "Difference makers: Hicks uses sterling outing to help WSU rout Colorado State, 50-24". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  7. "Jaden Hicks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  8. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jaden Hicks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. Harriman, Peter (March 27, 2024). "Idaho receiver Hayden Hatten shows versatility during combined pro day with Washington State". Spokesman.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  10. Woods, Greg (April 27, 2024). "Jaden Hicks first of several WSU Cougars taken on third day of NFL draft". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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