Education
Following the 2010 season, Trevathan completed the 2011 NFL Draft evaluation process but chose to return to Kentucky for his final season.
Following the 2010 season, Trevathan completed the 2011 NFL Draft evaluation process but chose to return to Kentucky for his final season.
He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky, where in 2010 he was named an All-American by College Football News and was a first team all-Securities and Exchange Commission selection. In 2010, Trevathan led the Southeastern Conference in tackles with 144 on his way to being named a first-team all-conference by a number of national organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission coaches themselves.
In 2011, while leading the Securities and Exchange Commission again in tackles through 9 games,the top honor for college football linebackers.
Trevathan was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 6th round, 188 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft with the pick they received from the New York Jets in exchange for Tim Tebow. Denver Broncos
= 2013 season Trevathan led the team with 125 tackles.
= 2014 season On August 12, Trevathan suffered a fractured left kneecap during practice, and missed the first five weeks of the regular season. = 2015 season Chicago Bears
On March 9, 2016, Trevathan signed a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears worth $24.5 million with $12 million guaranteed until 2020.
Trevathan was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Vincent Hicks and Michelle Hicks.
His father played college football at the University of Toledo. He attended Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida.