Eric Hickerson was drafted No. 259 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Indiana. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #259
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Eric Hickerson came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 259
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Hickerson.
TCU
Louisiana
Miami (OH)
Iowa
Indiana in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Hickerson in the 1988 NFL Draft
Eric Hickerson is a Defensive back out of Indiana selected No. 259 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Indiana has produced 71 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eric Hickerson drafted?
Eric Hickerson was selected No. 259 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/eric-hickerson.
What college did Eric Hickerson play for?
Eric Hickerson played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Eric Hickerson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/eric-hickerson.