Elijah Hicks | Defensive & Special Teams Lab
Analyze coverage dynamic leverage, tackle impact rates, and special teams value metrics for former California Golden Bear and Chicago Bears DB Elijah Hicks.
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Elijah Hicks Career Defensive Log
| Season | Team | GP | Solo Tackles | Ast Tackles | Total | FF / FR | INT | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHI | 15 | 19 | 9 | 28 | 1 / 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | CHI | 17 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 0 / 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | CHI | 17 | 24 | 11 | 35 | 0 / 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Career | Total | 49 | 65 | 33 | 98 | 1 / 1 | 1 | 4 |
* Stats compiled from official NFL game books and updated prior to the 2026 season kickoff.
About Elijah Hicks & Secondary Versatility
Selected in the 7th round (237th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Elijah Hicks has established himself as an irreplaceable core special teams player and dependable safety depth in modern defensive systems. Hailing from the University of California, Berkeley, Hicks transitioned from cornerback to safety during his collegiate career, providing him with rare coverage adaptability against hybrid tight ends and slot receivers.
Collegiate Foundation at Cal
During his five-season career with the California Golden Bears, Hicks started 46 games, recording 213 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, and 19 pass breakups. His senior season highlighted his playmaking knack with 4 forced fumbles, proving his ability to disrupt passing lanes and enforce physical perimeter tackles.
NFL Impact & Special Teams Leadership
In the NFL, secondary depth requires immediate execution in high-leverage situations. Hicks has logged significant defensive snaps across deep split-safety alignments and box rotations while remaining a key contributor on kickoff coverage and punt units. His tackling efficiency and tactical field discipline make him a prime example of high-value roster depth in today's 17-game NFL season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Elijah Hicks play? ▼
Elijah Hicks plays defensive safety (Free Safety/Strong Safety) and core special teams for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
Where did Elijah Hicks play college football? ▼
Hicks played college football at the University of California, Berkeley (Cal Golden Bears), where he shifted from cornerback to safety and became an All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection.
When was Elijah Hicks drafted into the NFL? ▼
He was drafted in the 7th round (237th overall pick) by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft.
How does the Safety Impact Simulator calculate ratings? ▼
The simulator models real-time snap counts against tactical alignment parameters, projecting tackle totals, deflection potential, and overall defensive rating based on historical NFL safety productivity metrics.