Hayworth Hicks

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 was also a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Orlando Predators, Arizona Rattlers and Albany Empire.

Early life Hicks attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. He earned all-CIF Western Division honors and all-conference in his Junior and Senior season.

College career Hicks played college football at Iowa State University. He was selected 2011 Second-team All-Big 12 team. 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. On August 31, he was released on the day of roster cuts. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.

New York Jets On November 7, 2012, Hicks was signed to the New York Jets active roster from the Colts practice squad. Hicks was waived on November 28, 2012.

Kansas City Chiefs On November 28, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on December 8, 2012.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 10, 2012 but was waived three days later. He was then signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on December 15, 2012.

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

Albany Empire On March 20, 2018, Hicks was assigned to the Albany Empire. On July 18, 2018, Hicks was named the AFL's Offensive Lineman of the Year. On April 4, 2019, Hicks was assigned to the Empire again.