Elijah Hicks

Drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft (No. 254 overall)
Played in 15 career games as a rookie, with two starts

2022 SEASON (Bears):

Made his NFL debut, contributing on special teams, in the Bears Week 3 victory over Houston
Suited up in Week 4 at New York, playing over half the snaps on special teams
Got on the tackle sheet for the first time with an assist on special teams in Week 5 at Minnesota
Had an assist on special teams in Week 6 vs. Washington
Played in over half the snaps on special teams in Week 7 at New England
Was on the field for 15 special teams snaps in Week 8 at Dallas
Recorded the first solo tackle of his NFL career on special teams in Week 9 vs. Miami
Saw game action on special teams against the Lions in Week 10
Took snaps on special teams against the Falcons in Week 11
Recorded six combined tackles (three solo) against the Jets in Week 12
Made the first start of his NFL career against the Packers in Week 13, finishing with three combined tackles, one on special teams
Finished with a solo tackle on special teams against the Eagles in Week 15
Scooped up a fumble forced by Matt Adams and also recorded two solo tackles on special teams against the Bills in Week 16
It was the first FR and the first takeaway of his career
Had one solo tackle at Detroit in Week 17
Turned in a career-best 10 combined tackles (six solo) vs. Minnesota in Week 18, with one forced fumble that was recovered by the Vikings

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