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 Central-Merry | ||||
| College: | Memphis | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||
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Artis Hicks Jr. was an American professional football player. He was born on November 28, 1978. Artis played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers. The Philadelphia Eagles signed him in 2002. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he was not chosen in the main NFL draft but signed with a team later.
Hicks also played for other NFL teams. These included the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, and Miami Dolphins.
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Professional Career
Artis Hicks had a long career playing professional football. He played for several teams across the NFL.
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
Artis Hicks joined the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2002. He signed with them as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not picked during the NFL Draft. However, the Eagles still wanted him on their team. He was part of the active roster for the entire 2002 season.
In 2003, Hicks got his first chance to start a game. This happened when the Eagles played against the New York Giants. In April 2004, Hicks signed a new contract with the Eagles. This contract was for multiple years. He became the starting left guard for the 2004 season. He even played in Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. The Eagles played against the New England Patriots in that big game.
Playing for the Minnesota Vikings
In April 2006, the Philadelphia Eagles traded Artis Hicks. He went to the Minnesota Vikings. A trade means one team sends a player to another team. With the Vikings, he became the starting right guard. He played this position during the entire 2006 season.
Playing for the Washington Redskins
On March 6, 2010, Artis Hicks signed with the Washington Redskins. He joined them as a free agent. This means his contract with his old team had ended. He was free to sign with any team he wanted. However, on September 3, 2011, the Redskins released Hicks. This means they let him go from the team.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
After being released by the Redskins, Hicks quickly found a new team. He signed with the Cleveland Browns on September 4, 2011.
Playing for the Miami Dolphins
Artis Hicks signed with his final NFL team on March 15, 2012. He joined the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, his time with the Dolphins was short. On September 4, he was placed on injured reserve. This happened because he had a neck injury. Being on injured reserve means a player cannot play games.
