Career
He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1975 NFL Draft. Washington Federals
On October 22, 1982, the Oakland Invaders traded the rights to Hickman to the Washington Federals. He signed with the Federals on January 28, 1983, but then was released on February 27, 1983.
Birmingham Stallions
On February 28, 1983, he was awarded on waivers to the Birmingham Stallions and would play in 18 games during their 1983 season.
The Stallions traded him to the Arizona Wranglers in exchange for guard Rick Kehr on March 7, 1984. Arizona Wranglers
Hickman played in 14 games for the 1984 Wranglers.