2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#76 Akiem Hicks
		Pos: Defensive Line NFL Team: NOR Injury: Out Injury Type: knee		Experience: Rookie College: Regina Height: 77 Weight: 324 Born: 11/16/1989

Summary

The Saints didn't cause as many turnovers or get after the quarterback like previous seasons. They had just nine interceptions, which was one of the lowest totals in the league. And New Orleans had just 33 sacks, which is another concern. This unit should be a little more discipline with Steve Spagnuolo taking over as defensive coordinator. He has a reputation for getting sacks and turnovers but won't play the reckless style of former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The big concern for the Saints is pass defense. Jabari Greer can be shut down but after him, the Saints are a bit thin. Teams had success throwing the ball against the Saints at a huge clip last season as the team ranked 30th against the pass. The special teams are very good for the Saints with Darren Sproles handling the return duties. You won't find a much better return man in the NFL than Sproles.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

We expect this unit to rebound this season even with all the turmoil surrounding them. Spagnuolo should be able to get some sacks and turnovers for this group, which has some talent. They'll be worth using as a low-end No. 1 or spot starter for fantasy teams.

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Notes

Apr 13 01:42 pm

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said DT Akiem Hicks will initially be used at nose tackle during offseason workouts but will also how to play the defensive end position in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 31 09:12 pm

New Orleans Saints DT Akiem Hicks said he is ready to play in the team's new 3-4 defensive alignment because he played defensive end and nose tackle in the alignment before he came to the Saints.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 24 01:13 am

New Orleans Saints DT Akiem Hicks (knee) left the Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys briefly due to a left knee injury, but he was able to return and finish the game.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 03 01:32 pm

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt said there is a chance DT Akiem Hicks (hand) could play in the first preseason game. Hicks broke his hand during offseason workouts and was taken off the Physically Unable to Perform list earlier this week.
Source: KFFL.com

Jul 24 11:43 pm

New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said Tuesday, July 24, that DL Akiem Hicks (hand) might start training camp on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list to start training camp. Hicks suffered a fractured hand back in June during organized team activities (OTAs).
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 28 07:13 pm

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice DT Akiem Hicks on four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Source: KFFL.com

Def / STs

	#1	San Francisco 49ers	SFO	9
	#2	Denver Broncos	DEN	9
	#3	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	12
	#4	Chicago Bears	CHI	8
	#5	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	5
	#6	Green Bay Packers	GNB	4
	#7	Cincinnati Bengals	CIN	12
	#8	New England Patriots	NWE	10
	#9	Dallas Cowboys	DAL	11
	#10	Atlanta Falcons	ATL	6
	#11	New York Giants	NYG	9
	#12	Houston Texans	HOU	8
	#13	St. Louis Rams	STL	11
	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	12
	#15	New York Jets	NYJ	10
	#16	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	8
	#17	Washington Redskins	WAS	5
	#18	Carolina Panthers	CAR	4
	#19	Tennessee Titans	TEN	8
	#20	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	5
	#21	Arizona Cardinals	ARI	9
	#22	San Diego Chargers	SDG	8
	#23	Cleveland Browns	CLE	10
	#24	New Orleans Saints	NOR	7
	#25	Miami Dolphins	MIA	6
	#26	Kansas City Chiefs	KAN	10
	#27	Buffalo Bills	BUF	12
	#28	Indianapolis Colts	IND	8
	#29	Oakland Raiders	OAK	7
	#30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	TAM	5
	#31	Detroit Lions	DET	9
	#32	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	9
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