Kyle Hix

Kyle Hix (born September 23, 1988) is a former American football offensive tackle who spent two seasons on the New England Patriots injured reserve after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was on the team's payroll when they played in Super Bowl XLVI. He played college football at Texas where he was an All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention and played in the BCS Championship game.

Early life Hix was a three-sport athlete at Aledo High School. He earned all-district honors in football, basketball and track & field.

College career Hix attended the University of Texas at Austin where he played college football for the Texas Longhorns. As a true freshman, Hix played in 13 games, including one start at right guard against No. 12 Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl. Hix went on to start 11 games at left tackle in 2010, missing one due to injury. He spent the 2012 season on the injured reserve list as well. Following that season, he was released by the Patriots in February 2013 without having ever played a snap in the NFL.

Personal life After the NFL, Hix returned to Aledo and became a landman with a mineral company.