Grading The New Orleans Saints Third Round Pick Defensive Tackle Akiem Hicks
When the New Orleans Saints made their first selection in the 2012 NFL Draft with the 26th pick in the third round, 89th overall, it came off as quite a surprise for fans. Their selection, Akiem Hicks, a defensive tackle out of the University of Regina in Canada, left a majority of fans wondering who exactly he is.
This also addresses a position that is in “need” for...
Via Rant Sports
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29 days ago
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2012 NFL Draft Breakdown-New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints entered the 2012 NFL Draft behind the eight ball. After trading this season’s first-round pick away last season in order to move back into the first-round last season, the Saints were working at a disadvantage. Add in the fact the NFL league office took away the team’s second-round pick this year for their participation in the Bounty-gate scandal...
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Saints Nation: Saints Draft Akiem Hicks With Their First Pick
Well, of all places, I'm currently in Paris, France. My flight took off with about 5 picks to go till the Saints went at 89. Of course. Grrrrr... So I'm just catching up now. It looks like the Saints turned some heads and drafted Akiem Hicks in the 3rd round, of Regina University in Canada. Personally, I have no idea if the guy is good or not because I've never seen him...
Via The Saints Nation
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Hicks carves his path in Canada
Akiem Hicks has traveled a long way for a backup plan.
While his peers from top-ranked LSU's 2009 recruiting class play in front of 90,000 fans and a national TV audience against No. 2 Alabama on Saturday, Hicks and the University of Regina take on the University of Calgary in the first round of the Canada West playoffs in front of a couple thousand fans -- if they're lucky...
Via Fox Sports
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November 03, 2011
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