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Jaden Hicks

Jaden Hicks
No. 21 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2002-08-16) August 16, 2002 (age 22)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 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
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:16
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaden Hicks (born August 16, 2002)[1] is an American professional football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Early life

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
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[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. ^ "Jaden Hicks on Instagram: "Turned my birthday into a lifestyle🛸18"". Instagram. August 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 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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