Geremy Hickbottom

Geremy Hickbottom (born July 7, 1997) is an American former football quarterback. He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers and Tennessee State Tigers.

Early life Hickbottom grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and attended Williamson High School. He played high school football for four years and also was on the track and field team for three. In his sophomore season he rushed for 816 yards and 1,236 passing yards while also earning All-County and First-Team honors. In his junior year he ran for 600 yards and 1,336 passing yards and once again was named to the All-County and First-Team teams. He also earned the Scholar Athlete of the Year. In his senior year in 2016 he rushed for 786 yardsa and passed for a career-high 1,365 yards and his third-consecutive First-Team All-County selection.

College career

Grambling State In 2017, Hickbottom appeared in nine games at quarterback for Grambling State. He ran 23 times for 98 yards and scored one touchdown. Through the air he finished thirteen of 29 for 104 yards and two touchdowns.

Tennessee State In 2021, Hickbottom played for Tennessee State. He played and started all eleven games for the team and led them to a 5–5 record.

Statistics Year Team Games Passing Rushing GP Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD 2017 Grambling State 9 0–0 13 29 44.8 104 3.6 2 0 97.1 23 98 4.3 1 2018 Grambling State 11 6–5 145 259 56.0 1,945 7.5 16 9 132.5 123 500 4.1 8 2019 Grambling State 11 6–5 171 285 60.0 1,804 6.3 12 7 122.2 124 668 5.4 6 2020 Grambling State 3 0–3 40 61 65.6 380 6.2 1 2 115.4 30 58 1.9 1 2021 Tennessee State 10 5–5 139 241 57.7 1,816 7.5 12 4 134.1 67 270 4.0 7Career 44 17−18 508 875 58.1 6,049 6.9 43 22 127.3 367 1,594 4.3 23

Professional career Cologne Crocodiles On February 6, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League (GFL). He opted not to play for the team with the expected birth of his child.

Massachusetts Pirates On April 13, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). On April 20, 2023, he was placed on the team's XFL exempt list.

DC Defenders On April 19, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL. He was listed as inactive for the team's opening playoff game against the Seattle Sea Dragons. He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.

Tucson Sugar Skulls On February 5, 2024, Hickbottom signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the IFL. He was released on March 25.

Duke City Gladiators On March 27, 2024, Hickbottom signed with the IFL's Duke City Gladiators. He was released on May 2.