Michael Hicks was drafted No. 253 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1996 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 7
- Career AV
- 118th at South Carolina State
The pick
How Michael Hicks came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 118th among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19971 years after the draft
Around pick 253
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Hicks.
Georgia
Ball State
New Mexico State
Other RB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Hicks in the 1996 NFL Draft
Michael Hicks is a Running back out of South Carolina State selected No. 253 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1996 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Michael Hicks drafted?
Michael Hicks was selected No. 253 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/michael-hicks.
What college did Michael Hicks play for?
Michael Hicks played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Michael Hicks's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/michael-hicks.