Hayworth Hicks
Hayworth Hicks (born October 3, 1988) is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Iowa State. He has also been a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Orlando Predators and Arizona Rattlers. Early years. 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 Indianapolis Colts practice squad. Hicks was waived  on November 28, 2012. Kansas City Chiefs. On November 29, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. Orlando Predators. On February 18, 2014, Hicks was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. 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.