Elijah Hicks was drafted No. 254 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of California. 61 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 33 · #254 overall
Elijah Hicks California Draft
Elijah Hicks was drafted No. 254 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of California. 61 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #254
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 61
- Career AV
- 862nd at California
The pick
How Elijah Hicks came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
California
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 200 lbs
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Career approximate value
- 862nd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 254
Who came off the board on either side of Elijah Hicks.
Coastal Carolina
Kansas State
NC State
Penn State
California in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Elijah Hicks in the 2022 NFL Draft
Elijah Hicks is a Safety out of California selected No. 254 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Elijah Hicks drafted?
Elijah Hicks was selected No. 254 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/elijah-hicks.
What college did Elijah Hicks play for?
Elijah Hicks played college football at California in the Pac-12. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Elijah Hicks's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/elijah-hicks.