Akiem Hicks Bio
Akiem Jamar Hicks is a former NFL defensive lineman born November 16, 1989, in Elk Grove, California. He attended Del Campo High School and began his college career at Sacramento City College before continuing at the University of Regina in Canada. Regina and New Orleans Saints records identify him as a versatile interior defender who played both defensive tackle and defensive end.
The New Orleans Saints selected Hicks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 89th overall pick. He later played for the New England Patriots after a September 2015 trade and became a prominent member of the Chicago Bears' defensive front. Hicks earned Pro Bowl recognition during his Chicago tenure, reflecting his standing as one of the league's more impactful interior pass rushers.
Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on June 1, 2022, on a one-year contract reported as worth up to $10 million. Tampa Bay's official transaction records document that signing, while later team coverage places him on the Buccaneers' 2022 roster. No current NFL team affiliation is established here as of September 30, 2026, so Hicks is best described as a former NFL player rather than an active member of a current roster.
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- DT