Artis Hicks facts for kids
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | November 28, 1978 Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 312 lb (142 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Jackson (TN) Central-Merry | ||||
| College: | Memphis | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||
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Artis Hicks Jr. was born on November 28, 1978. He is a former American football player. He played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL). A guard is a player on the offensive line. Their job is to block defenders and protect the quarterback.
Artis Hicks started his NFL journey in 2002. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him in the NFL Draft. However, he was still able to sign with a team. He played college football at Memphis.
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Artis Hicks' NFL Career
Artis Hicks played for several teams during his career. These included the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, and Miami Dolphins.
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
Artis Hicks joined the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2002. He was an undrafted free agent. He quickly showed his skills. He made it onto the main team roster for the entire 2002 season.
In 2003, Hicks got his first chance to start a game. This was against the New York Giants. In April 2004, he signed a new contract with the Eagles. He became the starting left guard for the 2004 season. This was a big role. He even played in Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. The Eagles played against the New England Patriots in this championship game.
Time with the Minnesota Vikings
In April 2006, the Eagles traded Artis Hicks. He moved to the Minnesota Vikings. He became the starting right guard for the Vikings during the 2006 season. He played an important part in their offensive line.
Other Teams Artis Hicks Played For
After his time with the Vikings, Artis Hicks continued his career. He played for a few more NFL teams.
Washington Redskins
On March 6, 2010, Artis Hicks signed with the Washington Redskins. He joined them as a free agent. He played for the team for a season. On September 3, 2011, Washington released him from their team.
Cleveland Browns
Artis Hicks then signed with the Cleveland Browns. This happened on September 4, 2011. He played for the Browns for a short time.
Miami Dolphins
His final NFL team was the Miami Dolphins. He signed with them on March 15, 2012. Unfortunately, he was placed on injured reserve on September 4. This meant he could not play due to a neck injury.
