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Jaden Hicks

SAF

Jaden Hicks came into the league as a 4th-round selection (133rd overall) in 2024, drafted out of Washington State. He's currently with KC, in his 3rd season in the league. His 44.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 41st percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 215#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 4, 133rd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
49.1

56th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.22
Ball skills×0.25-0.01
Run defense×0.2+0.24
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026KC49.14
2025KC44.115
2024KC56.7141

Career profile

Jaden Hicks has appeared in 33 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with KC.

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with KC: 1 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 56.7, in the 70th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN—41.7
Week 2IND—60.1
Week 3MIA—49.6
Week 4LV—40.4

Jaden Hicks — common questions

What position does Jaden Hicks play?
Jaden Hicks is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has Jaden Hicks played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaden Hicks has played for KC (2024–2026).
Where did Jaden Hicks go to college?
Jaden Hicks played college football at Washington State.
When was Jaden Hicks drafted?
Jaden Hicks was selected in round 4, 133rd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaden Hicks scored?
Jaden Hicks has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jaden Hicks's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaden Hicks rated 49.1 for 2026, the 56th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2024

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