Hayworth Hicks

Hayworth Hicks (born October 3, 1988) is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. 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.

Hayworth Hicks
Hicks at Iowa State in 2011
Free agent
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1988-10-03) October 3, 1988
Los Angeles, California
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:336 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school:Palmdale (CA)
College:Iowa State
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-Arena (2018)
  • AFL Offensive Lineman of the Year (2018)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:2.5
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Early years

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

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.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

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

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

On November 29, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.[8]

Orlando Predators

On February 18, 2014, Hicks was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.

Arizona Rattlers

On December 4, 2015, Hicks was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers.[9]

Albany Empire

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
  1. "Iowa State profile". cyclones.com.
  2. "2011 Football All-Big 12 Awards Announced". big12sports.com.
  3. "Colts sign 13 undrafted free agents". cbssports.com.
  4. "53-man roster tracker". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com.
  5. "Colts Announce More Roster Moves". theindychannel.com. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  6. "G Hayworth Hicks Signed to Active Roster". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  7. Jets Media Relations Department (27 November 2012). "Guard Hayworth Hicks Waived". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  8. "Chiefs pick up reserve offensive lineman". kansascity.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  9. "Rattlers Acquire OL Hicks, DE McAllister". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  10. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  11. "Albany's Hayworth Hicks Named Offensive Lineman of the Year". www.aflfootball.com. Arena Football League. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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