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Maurice Hicks Bio | Stats | Schedule

Height: 5-11
Weight:
200
Position: Running Back
College: North Carolina A&T
Born: July 22, 1978
Hometown: Emporia, VA
 

Maurice’s story is one of hard work and perseverance. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from North Carolina A&T in 2002. Originally signing with the Chicago Bears, he had two outstanding seasons with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe (2003, 2004) before signing with the San Francisco 49ers at the end of 2003. In September of 2004 he was signed to the practice squad and activated from the practice squad in November. In his first NFL start on December 12, 2004 he carried the ball 34 times for 139 yards and one touchdown and caught five passes for 29 yards on his way to receiving the game ball.

Maurice had an outstanding collegiate career at North Carolina A&T. In just two seasons, he finished as the school’s all-time leading rusher, finishing with 2,812 yards. He holds the Division I and II record for most rushing yards in a game with 437 rushing yards. As a senior he was named to numerous All-American teams, Black College Offensive Player of the Year and was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Maurice played at Montgomery College (Md.) before transferring to N.C. A&T. While at Greensville County High School, he was named to All-County, All-Area and All-State teams. Maurice is working towards completing his degree at N.C. A&T and is majoring in Sports Science.

He resides in Greensboro, NC during the off season. He has one son named Jailen (1).

The Hicks File
Full Name: Maurice Hicks
Nickname: Pike
Favorite Movie: Gooneys
Favorite Television Show: Sanford and Son
Favorite Food: Chicken
Best Moment of my Life: When my son was born
Favorite team growing up: Cowboys
Favorite city to travel to: Chicago in the summer
The most influential person in my life: God
Favorite athlete growing up: Emmitt Smith
Most memorable moment as a professional: First NFL start
Greatest game: First NFL start against the Cardinals
What I want to do after my football career: Travel the world
What I always say: "Never say Never..."

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