Akiem Hicks is a professional American football player who currently plays as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sacramento City College and at the University of Regina.
He began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints in 2012 and has also played for the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. Hicks has been named to the Pro Bowl twice in his career and has been recognized as one of the top defensive linemen in the league.
Hicks was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft and also played for the New England Patriots before joining the Chicago Bears in 2016. On June 2, 2022, Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Hicks is known for his size, strength, and ability to disrupt opposing offences, and he has been a key player for the Bears’ defence.
How much can Akiem Hicks bench press?
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
318 lb (144 kg) |
35+1⁄8 in (0.89 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
5.23 s | 1.77 s | 3.05 s | 4.86 s | 7.39 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) |
27 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day | ||||||||||||
How many games did Akiem Hicks miss?
Hicks missed 6 games. As for the number of games Akiem Hicks has missed, it varies by season and depends on a number of factors, including injuries and other circumstances.