*****The Jaden Hicks Thread*****

[Dante84]

More to come!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaden Hicks was the No. 1 safety on the <a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dpbrugler</a> board, and Dane knows his stuff. Never imagined Hicks would be available in the fourth round. Incredible value there.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1784278069219373507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs Fourth Round Draft Pick Washington State S Jaden Hicks Press Conference <a href="https://t.co/Njlc1HiQ5b">https://t.co/Njlc1HiQ5b</a></p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1784293793237442753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The call that changed <a href="https://twitter.com/JadenHicks11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JadenHicks11</a>&#39;s life ❤️<br><br>�� / <a href="https://twitter.com/JTTheBrick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JTTheBrick</a> <a href="https://t.co/otRVSIWeOb">pic.twitter.com/otRVSIWeOb</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1784294255097196599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs drafted a GAME CHANGER in Washington State safety <a href="https://twitter.com/JadenHicks11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JadenHicks11</a>! ��<br><br>(fueled by <a href="https://twitter.com/Holladay1856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Holladay1856</a>) <a href="https://t.co/jB7D554a1y">pic.twitter.com/jB7D554a1y</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1784310799781298494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[RealSNR]

I'm hard

[pugsnotdrugs19]

BPA!

[Sassy Squatch]

This guy is guaranteed to be good just based on the round he's been picked.

[staylor26]

Didn't expect a S here, but great pick.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

This was a low key need; Deon Bush as S4 wasn't ideal

[O.city]

I had a sneaking suspicion they’d look at a safety

I think Connor slots in more in sneeds role

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I had a sneaking suspicion they’d look at a safety

I think Connor slots in more in sneeds role

You mean from 2021-2022? Slot guy?

[Kiimo]

This whole thread coming out before the broadcasted pick is somethin

[staylor26]

I'm always good with getting value at a position that isn't a big need in this range.

[Nightfyre]

Chiefs just destroying this draft

[DRM08]

ESPN had him as a Top 60 player and you got him in the 130’s. Pretty good value!

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If he's good, Justin Reid may be on his last leg in KC

And I love Justin Reid, just speaking from a business POV

[Gary Cooper]

ESPN had him as a Top 60 player and you got him in the 130’s. Pretty good value!
Why did he drop?

[smithandrew051]

Chiefs have hit 2 of my top 5 needs.

Just get a RB and run stuffing DT now.

Love this draft.

[MahomesMagic]

Great pick.

Looks like this allows Connor to be slot, McDuffie 1 and Hicks at safety.

We needed one.

[Nightfyre]

This whole thread coming out before the broadcasted pick is somethin

On day 3, the broadcast is so far behind. I think you can uncrinkle your panties a bit.

[louie aguiar]

Clearly took BPA here- nice pick

[O.city]

He was a 2nd round type player

Good value

[GloucesterChief]

Veach likes him some Wazzu DBs it seems.

[BWillie]

Chamarri Conner is out next shut down versatile corner


Lets fuckin go

[The Franchise]

First pick that I don’t know a ton about.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Chiefs just destroying this draft

Someone with skills could make this gif even more amazing.

https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-13-2015/W04e5G.gif

[ThyKingdomCome15]

PFF coverage is glowing with this selection giving huge props to Veach saying he's better than anybody drafting DB's. "It's every year with him."

Hicks is ranked #54 overall on PFF's big board and Chiefs got him at #133. Needless to say this will recieve an Elite grade from them. LMAO

Man I love Veach.

[Monticore]

This guy is guaranteed to be good just based on the round he's been picked.

WAs Buffalo pick they sent us for worthy trade too

[Pasta Little Brioni]

What a draft

[carcosa]

BPA!

FBHOF!

[In58men]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaden Hicks was the No. 1 safety on the <a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dpbrugler</a> board, and Dane knows his stuff. Never imagined Hicks would be available in the fourth round. Incredible value there.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1784278069219373507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MahomesMagic]

I just got a text from a friend that coached DB's in college.


Says we stole another one.

[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaden Hicks was the 71st highest ranked player. Chiefs drafted him at pick 133. That&#39;s a massive value pick (late 4 in extra value).<br><br>However, data shows that players who fall significantly from their consensus ranking often do not perform to their original ranking. <a href="https://t.co/wxKc4QLvPm">pic.twitter.com/wxKc4QLvPm</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Hefner (@josephjefe) <a href="https://twitter.com/josephjefe/status/1784279616636723606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[O.city]

Probably your Justin reid replacement

[Wisconsin_Chief]

I had a sneaking suspicion they’d look at a safety

I think Connor slots in more in sneeds role

Yup.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Chiefs DBs going to be nasty. Think this allows Najeh to play corner full time now.

[JohnnyV13]

NFL.com had a 6.24 grade on him, which translates to someone they expect to become an average starter eventually.

That isn't bad for bottom of the 4th round.

[MahomesMagic]

Cook and Hicks will be competing in training camp.

[DJ's left nut]

I had a sneaking suspicion they’d look at a safety

I think Connor slots in more in sneeds role

I feel like you have safety as a need every year....

Eh - just a value pick. Don't think we needed one but don't much care. He's a talent. Talents find roles.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Cook and Hicks will be competing in training camp.

They’ll both play.

[ForeverChiefs58]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">S Jaden Hicks was top 100 on many boards. Another value pick for KC. This is textbook Veach, Spags and def backs coach Dave Merritt. Perpetually reload with young talent (another 21 year old) so they don’t have to hand vets the bag. NOBODY in the NFL is better at drafting DBs. <a href="https://t.co/v38SqCO74t">pic.twitter.com/v38SqCO74t</a></p>&mdash; Adam Best (@Arrowhead_Adam) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arrowhead_Adam/status/1784281497999945830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Kiimo]

On day 3, the broadcast is so far behind. I think you can uncrinkle your panties a bit.

keep my panties out yo mouth!

[DJ's left nut]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaden Hicks was the 71st highest ranked player. Chiefs drafted him at pick 133. That&#39;s a massive value pick (late 4 in extra value).<br><br>However, data shows that players who fall significantly from their consensus ranking often do not perform to their original ranking. <a href="https://t.co/wxKc4QLvPm">pic.twitter.com/wxKc4QLvPm</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Hefner (@josephjefe) <a href="https://twitter.com/josephjefe/status/1784279616636723606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That's why I've never been super impressed by the Ravens 'draft chalk' approach.

Most of the time a guy is 50+ spots off his consensus, there's a reason for it and it's the consensus that got him wrong, not the league.

[TambaBerry]

Looks like another versatile DB which we love. He lined up all over the field

[DJ's left nut]

They’ll both play.

I think Connor takes Cooks job if he gets a shot at it. Long-term I could see Cook replacing Reid.

[Bump]

you gotta love it when we draft a DB, they tend to work out great for us!

[RealSNR]

Cook is coming off an injury. This is a great player for us to have back there

[Dante84]

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[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs Fourth Round Draft Pick Washington State S Jaden Hicks Press Conference <a href="https://t.co/Njlc1HiQ5b">https://t.co/Njlc1HiQ5b</a></p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1784293793237442753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[BryanBusby]

A great pick here

[Rausch]

A great pick here

Veach has nailed it each time. I just wish a DT to pair with Jones was in here somewhere.

[kccrow]

moar fap fap fap

took him for the jets in the cp mock. he's my favorite safety in this draft. stud. your Reid replacement next year.

[RollChiefsRoll]

This guy’s a fuckin beast.

[JPH83]

Might not be an obvious need but this is insanely good value, and I think he'll help our LBs out a LOT.

[KCJake]

Why did he drop?

Likes driving fast on the freeway

[JohnnyV13]

Likes driving fast on the freeway

Trust Brett veach to find Rachee Rice a BFF

[OnTheWarpath15]

Someone with skills could make this gif even more amazing.

https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-13-2015/W04e5G.gif

Gif editors should make a million dollars a day.

Spent 45 minutes fucking around with this and it's impossible.

[Titty Meat]

He's a good player

[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another rangy DB for KC �� <a href="https://t.co/P4E0CStIgW">pic.twitter.com/P4E0CStIgW</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1784329362646380889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Imon Yourside]

Guy looks amazing, Spags gonna love this guy.

[Molitoth]

Dude is an absolute beast in those highlight clips.

What a great looking pick.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Guy is big for a safety and mean... I think he takes the place of Gay in a spy package.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

133. Chiefs: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
Grade: A+

Large, intimidating safety who comes with the full skill set. Can cover tight ends. Deliver big hits over the middle. Make plays on the football with decent regularity. And he tackles well. Awesome addition to Chiefs secondary. Best closer to the line of scrimmage. My top safety in this class.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-grades-round-4-patriots-get-a-for-javon-baker-giants-earn-b-for-filling-te-need/

[poolboy]

Chiefs love building that secondary

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Dude's a stud

[smithandrew051]

FWIW, PFF had him as their 3rd safety and 54th player overall.

That seems to be the general consensus. Most draft sites had him in the 45-75 range, which means a solid second-third round projection.

Good chance this ends up being a popular favorite pick from this draft.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

This pick isn't getting enough attention. I knew for Veach to pull the trigger on this safety he had to have some huge upside. We simply didn't have to have a safety in that spot. (I could say the same for the TEN CB.)

The value was too good.

https://kckingdom.com/posts/chiefs-land-steal-of-the-draft-with-shocking-4th-round-pick-01hwgb5b67ja

[BossChief]

Gonna be fun watching him lock down Bowers the next few years.

[Pinchshot]

I like his size. Looks solid.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I know he's listed as a safety but he's a lot more than that. He can play any position in the secondary. This was one nasty Veach selection. This is the kind of versatility that will have Spags drooling. QB's will literally not know what's coming.

The pundits are raving we got this kid in the fourth round.

[siberian khatru]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love PFF’s reaction to the Hicks pick 😂 <a href="https://t.co/gMjVxjCvpc">pic.twitter.com/gMjVxjCvpc</a></p>&mdash; Bird Law Expert 🇺🇦 (@RealBirdLawyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBirdLawyer/status/1784680875453481214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ChiefsFanatic]

moar fap fap fap

took him for the jets in the cp mock. he's my favorite safety in this draft. stud. your Reid replacement next year.I don't understand how we ended up with him so late. In a couple of years announcers will be talking about how lucky the defending champs were to get him in the 4th round.

[permachief]

Saw him referred to as the biggest steal in the draft in another article.

[crispystl]

FWIW, PFF had him as their 3rd safety and 54th player overall.

That seems to be the general consensus. Most draft sites had him in the 45-75 range, which means a solid second-third round projection.

Good chance this ends up being a popular favorite pick from this draft.

It doesn't surprise me. I was pretty shocked at how well his tape looked being picked that late.

[O.city]

Any chance they envision him stepping in and playing that Willie Gay in nickel and dime role?

[Toad]

So, he good?

[Pitt Gorilla]

I honestly thought Hicks might be the best safety in the draft AND he can also play some corner. Honestly, he might be the Chiefs best pick by far.

[RunKC]

43% pressure rate on blitzes LMAO

[DJ's left nut]

Any chance they envision him stepping in and playing that Willie Gay in nickel and dime role?

At 210 lbs?

I mean the guy's physical for a safety but he's still a safety.

I mean he's essentially built like Justin Reid. Plays very similar as well. I don't see them trying to make a linebacker out of him. Gay played a lot of SAM sort of stuff; they didn't have him out there doing Dirty Dan's job or anything.

Short term he might be a Sorensen replacement. Long-term he steps in for Reid. And I still think Conner complements that sort of player better than Cook so I'd like to see Conner get that FS sort of role with Cook in a battle with Hicks for the starting Box role and the other guy ends up playing the S3 sort of thing we were doing back with Dan.

[raybec 4]

At 210 lbs?

I mean the guy's physical for a safety but he's still a safety.

I mean he's essentially built like Justin Reid. Plays very similar as well. I don't see them trying to make a linebacker out of him. Gay played a lot of SAM sort of stuff; they didn't have him out there doing Dirty Dan's job or anything.

Short term he might be a Sorensen replacement. Long-term he steps in for Reid. And I still think Conner complements that sort of player better than Cook so I'd like to see Conner get that FS sort of role with Cook in a battle with Hicks for the starting Box role and the other guy ends up playing the S3 sort of thing we were doing back with Dan.

Who's going to take the Mathieu role of being a big ole bitch and throwing your hands in the air when someone misses an assignment?

[DJ's left nut]

Yeah - we do seem to have a bit of a shortage of guys I just kinda actively dislike out there...

Let's just say Nnadi since we can all form a consensus around that one.

[raybec 4]

Yeah - we do seem to have a bit of a shortage of guys I just kinda actively dislike out there...

Let's just say Nnadi since we can all form a consensus around that one.

I can live with that