Jaden Hicks
Career Summary
Washington State safety drafted by Kansas City.
Jaden Hicks played safety at Washington State before Kansas City selected him in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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College Career
Productive seasons with the Cougars.
Hicks recorded 76 tackles in 2022. In 12 starts in 2023, he added 79 tackles, six tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
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Path to the NFL
Selected 133rd overall in 2024.
Kansas City chose Hicks with the 133rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Earned conference recognition.
Hicks received All-Pac-12 honorable mention for his 2023 season.
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30683, 00-0039825, 2002-08-16, Jaden Hicks, Jaden, Hicks
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 59.8
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.