Jaden Hicks

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Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 24

Weight: 215 lbs

College: Washington State

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Biography

Hicks enters his third season with the Chiefs in 2026.
Originally entered the NFL as the second of two fourth-round picks (133rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Transactions: Originally entered the NFL as the second of two fourth-round picks (133rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Player Articles

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Chiefs Draftees Get Settled in Kansas City

The Chiefs' draft class is already embracing their new home

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Five Things to Know About Chiefs Fourth-Round Pick Safety Jaden Hicks

The Chiefs selected Hicks with the No. 133 overall pick on Saturday

Player Videos

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Jaden Hicks: 'Each Day There's Something To Prove' | Press Conference 8/26

Jaden Hicks speaks to the media on Wednesday, August 26.

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Andy Reid's Message to Young Players: 'Keep Improving, Every Practice, Every Week' | Press Conference 8/26

Andy Reid speaks to the media on Wednesday, August 26.

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Jaden Hicks: 'I'm Excited for the Season and What It Holds' | Press Conference 7/30

Jaden Hicks speaks to the media following training camp practice on Thursday, July 30.

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Jaden Hicks: 'We've Got To Be Vocal Leaders Out There' | Press Conference 8/20

Jaden Hicks speaks to the media on Wednesday, August 20.

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Jaden Hicks Picks Off Kyler Murray to Capture the Kansas City Chiefs' Second Turnover

Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks intercepts Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in the red zone.

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Jaden Hicks: 'They're Going To Put The Best Out There On The Field So I'm Just Trying To Be My Best and Be The Best For The Team' | Press Conference 6/12

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back, Jaden Hicks addressed the media on Thursday, June 12th.

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Jaden Hicks Intercepts the Pass from C.J. Stroud

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Back Jaden Hicks intercepts the C.J. Stroud's pass during our Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans.

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Kansas City Chiefs Cap Dominant Defensive Performance with Interception by Jaden Hicks

Kansas City Chiefs cap dominant defensive performance with interception made by defensive back Jaden Hicks vs. Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

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Jaden Hicks on Week 8 Matchup: 'Being in My Hometown, Definitely Looking Forward to it' | Press Conference 10/23

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks addressed the media on Wednesday ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Jaden Hicks Completes Interception Hat Trick for the Kansas City Defense

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy into end-zone interception with defensive back Jaden Hicks on receiving end.

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Jaden Hicks With a Leaping Red-Zone Pass Break-Up

Kansas City Chiefs rookie defensive back Jaden Hicks with a leaping red-zone pass break-up against Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott

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Jaden Hicks Pounces on Bears' Muffed Punt to put Chiefs' Offense in Red Zone

Kansas City Chiefs rookie safety Jaden Hicks pounces on a Chicago Bears muffed punt to put the Chiefs' offense inside the red zone.

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Jaden Hicks on Preseason Debut: 'I am Content With it' | Press Conference 8/12

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks addressed the media following training camp practice.

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Jaden Hicks on Mahomes: 'He is Definitely One of Those Guys That is Special With the Ball' | Press Conference 7/17

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks addressed the media following training camp practice.

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Jaden Hicks: "Trying to get prepared for this moment | Press Conference 5/5

DB Jaden Hicks speaks with the media during the Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Mini Camp.

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Matt McMullen Reacts to the Chiefs Day Three Draft Picks | 2024 NFL Draft

Senior team reporter Matt McMullen reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft Day 3 picks. Round 4: TE Jared Wiley, TCU and DB Jaden Hicks, Washington State; Round 5: OL Hunter Nourzad, Penn State; Round 6: DB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee; Round 7: OL C.J. Hanson, Holy Cross

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Chiefs Fourth Round Picks Jared Wiley and Jaden Hicks get "The Call" | 2024 NFL Draft

Listen in from the Kansas City Chiefs War Room as Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt and team add tight end Jared Wiley and defensive back Jaden Hicks the team.

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Jaden Hicks Introduction Press Conference | 2024 NFL Draft

Defensive Back Jaden Hicks speaks to the media after being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Chiefs Area Scout Greg Castillo Speaks with Media Following Round Four | 2024 NFL Draft

Chiefs Area Scout Greg Castillo reacts to the Chiefs draft selections through the first four rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft

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WATCH: Chiefs Select Defensive Back Jaden Hicks in the 4th Round | 2024 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs select Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaden Hicks in Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 133 overall pick (via a trade with the Buffalo Bills).

Player Galleries

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Photos: Chiefs Draftees in Kansas City's West Bottoms

The Kansas City Chiefs draftees got out and experienced Kansas City's West Bottoms area.

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Chiefs Select Washington State Defensive Back Jaden Hicks with Pick 133 | NFL Draft 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Washington State Defensive Back Jaden Hicks in the 4th Round (Pick 133) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
1	Broncos	W 31 - 10	2	2	4	2	0	0	0						0

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	OPP FR
2024	Kansas City Chiefs	17	1	23	6	29	22	0	5	3	50	16.7	47	0
2025	Kansas City Chiefs	17	3	29	13	42	29	0.5	4
2026	Kansas City Chiefs	1	1	2	2	4	2	0	0
TOTAL		35	5	54	21	75	53	0.5	9	3	50	16.7	47	0	0

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