![]() Hicks at Iowa State in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | October 3, 1988||
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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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 attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. He earned all-CIF Western Division honors and all-conference in his Junior and Senior season.[1]
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]
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]
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]
On November 29, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.[8]
On February 18, 2014, Hicks was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.
On December 4, 2015, Hicks was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers.[9]
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.