Education
Ikard attended Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Oklahoma. He had 29 receptions for 542 yards and nine touchdowns as a tight end in 2008, and also recorded 68 tackles and two interceptions, including six sacks and one defensive touchdown.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 15th best tight end prospect in the nation.
He committed to Oklahoma over offers from Oklahoma State, Notre Dame and Stanford. After redshirting in 2009, Ikard would become the starting left guard for Oklahoma in the final 12 games of the season, while appearing in all 14.
In 2011, he started the first three games at left guard before sliding over to center for seven games due to an injury, then returning to left guard for the final three games of the season. He was named a third team All-American by the Associated Press and first team All-Big 12.
In 2012, he played in 12 games, starting all 12 at center, while earning first team All-Big 12 honours once again.
In his final season in 2013, he started all 13 games while being named first-team All-Big 12 for the third consecutive season. During his tenure, he was named an Academic All-American three times, and was named the Academic All-American of the Year in 2013. 2014 NFL Draft
Tennessee Titans
Ikard signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
He spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve following a knee injury in the preseason.
He was released during final roster cuts in 2015. Buffalo Bills
On September 6, 2015, Ikard was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.
On December 5, 2015, the Buffalo Bills released Ikard. Cleveland Browns
On December 7, 2015, the Cleveland Browns claimed Ikard off waivers from the Buffalo Bills after placing offensive guard Joel Bitonio on injured reserve.
Ikard was waived on December 14, 2015 and was replaced by offensive lineman Kaleb Johnson.
Detroit Lions
On December 15, 2015, the Detroit Lions signed Ikard to the active roster after cutting right guard LaAdrian Waddle and placing tight end Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve.
