History of Jordan Hicks (American football) in Timeline

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

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

June 27, 1992: Jordan Hicks born

Jordan Hicks was born on June 27, 1992. He is an American professional football linebacker.

2009: High School Dick Butkus Award

In 2009, Jordan Hicks won the High School Dick Butkus Award.

2010: Honorable Mention Big 12 Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year

In 2010, Jordan Hicks was named honorable mention Big 12 Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year while playing college football at Texas.

2011: Academic All-Big 12 first team

In 2011, Jordan Hicks was named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team.

2012: Lombardi Award Watch List

Jordan Hicks started the 2012 season on the Lombardi Award watch list but missed the remainder of the season due to a hip injury.

2013: Nagurski Trophy Watch List

In 2013, Jordan Hicks was on the watch lists for the Nagurski Trophy and graduated in December after making the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll seven-times. He also suffered a season-ending injury, a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

December 1, 2014: Accepted Invitation to Senior Bowl

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

2014: All-America Honors

In the 2014 season, Jordan Hicks earned second team All-America honors from Walter Camp and the FWAA, second team All-Big 12 honors and become a semifinalist for the 2014 Chuck Bednarik Award.

January 24, 2015: Played in Reese's Senior Bowl

On January 24, 2015, Jordan Hicks played in the Reese's Senior Bowl, recording five combined tackles.

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.

November 9, 2015: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 9, 2015, Jordan Hicks was placed on injured reserve after it was discovered he suffered a torn pectoral.

2015: National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

In 2015, Jordan Hicks was named to the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society.

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.

October 1, 2017: Season-High Tackles

On October 1, 2017, Jordan Hicks collected a season-high seven combined tackles during the Eagles' 26–24 win at the Los Angeles Chargers.

October 31, 2017: Placed on Injured Reserve

Jordan Hicks was placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2017, after suffering a season-ending achilles injury during a Week 7 matchup against the Redskins.

2017: Fewest Tackles since 2017

In the 2024 season, Jordan Hicks recorded 78 tackles, which is the fewest tackles in a season for him since 2017.

2018: Super Bowl Ring

In 2018, Jordan Hicks won a Super Bowl ring with the Philadelphia Eagles.

March 15, 2019: Signed with the Cardinals

On March 15, 2019, Jordan Hicks signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

2020: Interception against the Rams

During the 2020 season, Jordan Hicks recorded his first and only interception of the season against the Los Angeles Rams.

March 9, 2022: Released by the Cardinals

On March 9, 2022, Jordan Hicks was released by the Arizona Cardinals.

March 15, 2022: Signed with the Vikings

On March 15, 2022, Jordan Hicks signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

March 13, 2023: Restructured Contract with Vikings

On March 13, 2023, Jordan Hicks agreed to a restructured contract with the Vikings.

November 12, 2023: Leg Contusion

On November 12, 2023, Jordan Hicks suffered a leg contusion during a game against the Saints and was later placed on injured reserve due to compartment syndrome.