Akiem Hicks was drafted No. 89 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Regina. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 541st at Regina
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Akiem Hicks came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
- Regina
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 318 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 128 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 541st among Regina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1324% of career value
- Final season
- 202210 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Akiem Hicks.
Cincinnati
Arizona · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Akiem Hicks in the 2012 NFL Draft
Akiem Hicks is a Defensive end out of Regina selected No. 89 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Regina has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 2012.
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 Akiem Hicks drafted?
Akiem Hicks was selected No. 89 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/akiem-hicks.
What college did Akiem Hicks play for?
Akiem Hicks played college football at Regina. See every Regina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/regina.
How did Akiem Hicks's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/akiem-hicks.