Hayworth Hicks

{{Infobox NFL player }}
 * name=Hayworth Hicks
 * image= Hayworth hicks iowa state.jpg
 * image_size= 250px
 * caption= Hicks at Iowa State in 2011
 * number=75
 * position= Offensive guard
 * birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1988|10|3|mf=y}}
 * birth_place=Los Angeles, California, U.S.
 * death_date=
 * death_place=
 * height_ft=6
 * height_in=3
 * weight_lbs=336
 * high_school=Palmdale (CA)
 * college=Iowa State
 * undraftedyear=2012
 * pastteams=
 * Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
 * New York Jets (2012}
 * Kansas City Chiefs (2012)
 * Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012)
 * Carolina Panthers (2012)
 * Orlando Predators (–)
 * Arizona Rattlers
 * Albany Empire
 * pastteamsnote = yes
 * status=
 * highlights=
 * ArenaBowl champion (2019)
 * First-team All-Arena (2018)
 * AFL Offensive Lineman of the Year (2018)
 * aflstatlabel1=Tackles
 * aflstatvalue1=2.5
 * afl=13021
 * nflnew=hayworthhicks/2535719
 * pfr=HickHa00

Hayworth Hicks (born October 3, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Iowa State. He was also a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Orlando Predators, Arizona Rattlers and Albany Empire.

Early life
Hicks attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. He earned all-CIF Western Division honors and all-conference in his Junior and Senior season.

College career
Hicks played college football at Iowa State University. He was selected 2011 Second-team All-Big 12 team. In 2011, he was presented with the Iowa State’s Arthur Floyd Scott Award as Iowa State's most outstanding lineman.

Indianapolis Colts
On April 30, 2012, Hicks signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, he was released on the day of roster cuts. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.

New York Jets
On November 7, 2012, Hicks was signed to the New York Jets active roster from the Colts practice squad. Hicks was waived on November 28, 2012.

Kansas City Chiefs
On November 28, 2012, Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on December 8, 2012.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 10, 2012 but was waived three days later. He was then signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on December 15, 2012.

Carolina Panthers
On December 18, 2012, Hicks was signed off of the Buccaneers' practice squad by the Carolina Panthers. He was waived by the Panthers on August 31, 2013.

Orlando Predators
On February 18, 2014, Hicks was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He played for the Predators from 2014 to 2015.

Arizona Rattlers
On December 4, 2015, Hicks was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers.

Albany Empire
On March 20, 2018, Hicks was assigned to the Albany Empire. On July 18, 2018, Hicks was named the AFL's Offensive Lineman of the Year. On April 4, 2019, Hicks was assigned to the Empire again.