Ronnie Hickman Jr. is an American football safety currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft. Prior to his professional career, Hickman played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
October 11, 2001: Ronnie Hickman Jr. Born
On October 11, 2001, Ronnie Hickman Jr. was born. He is now an American professional football safety for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.
2019: Redshirted at Ohio State
In 2019, Hickman redshirted at Ohio State to recover from a senior year high school injury.
2019: Selected to play in All-American Bowl
In 2019, Hickman was selected to play in the All-American Bowl after playing safety and wide receiver at DePaul Catholic High School. He then committed to Ohio State University to play college football.
2020: Played on special teams
In 2020, Hickman played in five games on special teams for Ohio State, finishing with five tackles.
2021: Started all 13 games
In 2021, Hickman started all 13 games for Ohio State, recording 99 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, and a touchdown.
2022: Started 13 games for Ohio State
In 2022, Hickman started 13 games and had 53 tackles and an interception for Ohio State.
May 12, 2023: Signed with Cleveland Browns
On May 12, 2023, Hickman signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.
August 29, 2023: Made Browns 53-man roster
On August 29, 2023, the Browns announced that Hickman had made the initial 53-man roster.
2023: Entered the NFL Draft
After the 2022 season, Hickman entered the 2023 NFL draft.
2025: Career high tackles
In 2025, Hickman emerged as a full time start and recorded a career high 103 total tackles and two interceptions.
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