Jaden Hicks

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		34	3	9	71
2025		17	0	4	42
2024		17	3	5	29

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jaden Hicks' four-year, $4.5M extension with Kansas City represents solid value for a developing safety, earning a B+ CVI that reflects smart roster building by the Chiefs. At just $1.1M annually, the Chiefs are securing a rotational player at well below market rate for starting safeties, creating meaningful salary cap flexibility while betting on upside. The minimal guaranteed money ($500K) provides Kansas City with optionality — they can develop Hicks without major financial commitment if he doesn't progress as expected. For a Super Bowl contender operating with limited cap space, locking in depth pieces at this price point is essential roster management, especially at a position where the Chiefs have invested heavily in recent years. This deal gives Kansas City a cost-controlled asset who can contribute on special teams and defensive packages while potentially growing into a larger role, making it a textbook example of how championship teams maximize value in the middle tier of their roster.

Performance Analysis

Jaden Hicks grades at a D as a young Chiefs safety who has been a consistent presence in Kansas City's secondary since entering the league. His 71 tackles, three interceptions, and nine passes defended across 34 games over two full 17-game seasons show a player who is contributing meaningfully on defense from day one. The three interceptions are an encouraging number for a young safety, demonstrating ball-hawking ability that can develop further with experience. Playing all 34 possible games in his first two NFL seasons shows the durability and reliability that the Chiefs' championship culture demands. Hicks is a building-block player in Kansas City's secondary whose D grade should climb as he continues to develop alongside one of the most talented rosters in the league.