Career Timeline of Jordan Hicks (American football): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jordan Hicks (American football) made an impact.

Jordan Hicks is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. Previously, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he secured a Super Bowl ring in 2018, as well as the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. Before turning pro, Hicks played college football at the University of Texas, establishing a foundation for his successful NFL career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 1, 2014: Accepted Invitation to Senior Bowl

On December 1, 2014, Jordan Hicks accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl.

March 24, 2015: Attended Texas' pro day

On March 24, 2015, Jordan Hicks attended Texas' pro day and performed positional drills for NFL team representatives and scouts.

May 14, 2015: Signed with the Eagles

On May 14, 2015, Jordan Hicks signed a four-year, $2.99 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 27, 2015: First Career Start

On September 27, 2015, Jordan Hicks earned his first career start for the Eagles, recording a season-high ten combined tackles, deflecting a pass, recovering a fumble, and making his first career interception.

November 8, 2015: First Career Touchdown

On November 8, 2015, Jordan Hicks made seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, collected an interception, and scored his first career touchdown during a 33–27 overtime victory at the Dallas Cowboys after intercepting quarterback Matt Cassel and returning it 67 yards in the fourth quarter. He left the game with an apparent pectoral injury.

2015: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

In 2015, Jordan Hicks was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (84th overall) of the NFL draft.

October 23, 2016: Season-High Tackles

On October 23, 2016, Jordan Hicks collected a season-high 11 combined tackles, defended two passes, and sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford in the Eagles' 21–10 victory.

2016: Returning Starting Middle Linebacker

Jordan Hicks entered his second season under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz as the returning starting middle linebacker after his stellar season in 2016.

January 1, 2017: Multi-Interception Game

On January 1, 2017, Jordan Hicks made five solo tackles, deflected two passes, and had his first multi-interception game after picking off Mark Sanchez two times during a 27–13 win over the Cowboys.