Ronnie Hickman - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Shines as starting safety Hickman logged a career-high 103 tackles and two interceptions (seven passes defensed) over 17 games in 2025.

Impact Hickman played 98.48 percent of the defensive snaps in his first season as a starting free safety in the NFL. Pro Football Focus graded him at 75.3 coverage and 71.6 overall, topping all members of Cleveland's secondary. Hickman, who was an undrafted free agent in 2023, enters the offseason as a restricted free agent, and the Browns are expected to run him back for 2026.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four tackles vs. Tennessee Hickman logged four tackles (three solo) during the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Hickman and Carson Schwesinger were the only two Browns defenders to play every single defensive snap, though the former had just four tackles to show for it. Even so, Hickman is up to 80 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, far surpassing his total from the 2024 campaign (45 tackles across 14 regular-season games). He has four more regular-season games to crack the tackling century mark for the first time in his three-year NFL career.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy leads 49ers to 26-8 victory over Browns, spoiling Shedeur Sanders' home debut

Brock Purdy rushed for a touchdown and passed for another score in the second half, and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Shedeur Sanders’ first home start with a 26-8 victory over t...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Five stops in Week 12 Hickman recorded five total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders.

Impact Hickman was able to compile at least five takedowns for the second straight game and third time in the last four contests. The safety has been thrust into a more prominent role this season, compiling 68 total tackles (32 solo) and three passes defensed, including two interceptions, over 11 contests so far.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies nine tackles Sunday Hickman totaled nine tackles (three solo) during Cleveland's loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Hickman finished second on the team in tackles behind Carson Schwesinger's 10 while playing every defensive snap for the Browns. The 24-year-old is off to a strong start this season across his first 10 outings, as he's already set new career-high totals in both tackles and interceptions. He will look to keep producing during the Week 12 matchup versus the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second interception Sunday Hickman posted four tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Jets.

Impact Hickman picked off Justin Fields on a pass intended for Garrett Wilson (knee) in the second quarter. He returned the ball 15 yards to the Jets' 22-yard line, and one play later Dillon Gabriel connected with Jerry Jeudy for a Cleveland touchdown. Hickman has two interceptions in his past three games -- more than he had recorded over his first 30 NFL regular-season contests combined.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnie Hickman Press Conference: "Learn and get better" Ronnie Hickman speaks to the media.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jets get TD returns on a kickoff and a punt and hold on to beat Browns 27-20 for 2nd win in a row

New York got touchdowns on a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game for the first time in franchise history, Breece Hall took a screen pass from Justin Fields 42 yards f...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ronnie Hickman secures the first Browns turnover of Week 10 Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman secured the teams first interception of Week 10 against the New York Jets.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Ronnie Hickman reads the eyes of Justin Fields for INT Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman reads the eyes of New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields for INT.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Eight tackles in defeat Hickman recorded eight total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 32-13 loss to New England.

Impact Hickman was able to pace the team in takedowns, compiling at least eight stops for the fourth time in five games. The safety has now registered a career-high 50 total tackles (25 solo) and two passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over eight contests this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnie Hickman Mic'd Up: All out Domination vs The Dolphins! Listen in as We Had Ronnie Hickman Mic'd up in Week 7 vs The Dolphins!

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Picks off pass in Week 7 win Hickman recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-6 victory versus the Dolphins.

Impact Hickman's two tackles marked a season low. However, he still made an impact with a fourth-quarter pickoff of Tua Tagovailoa. It was Hickman's first interception of the season and the second of his three-year NFL career.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Garrett and Browns savor dominant win over Dolphins, but know more work is needed

Myles Garrett is happy with the Cleveland Browns' dominant 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Career-high 10 tackles in loss Hickman logged 10 tackles (six solo) during the Browns' 21-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Hickman played every single defensive snap and reached double-digit tackles for the first time in his three-year NFL career, and he finished second on the Browns in tackles behind Carson Schwesinger (11). Hickman is up to 32 tackles (19 solo) and one pass defense through the first five games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Hickman recorded a nine tackles, including one for a loss, in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Lions in Week 4.

Impact That was a career-high number of tackles for Hickman who topped the Browns in the loss, and has 22 stops through the first four weeks. The 2023 undrafted free agent is poised to blow past the 45 tackles he recorded last season. Hickman has played every defensive snap while also working on special teams and should reach new playing-time levels by midseason if healthy.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnie Hickman records career-high nine tackles against Lions | By the Numbers Hickman led the Browns in tackles in the Week 4 loss

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ronnie Hickman Press Conference: "We like the challenge as a defense" Ronnie Hickman speaks to the media.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 7/20: Another Position, Another Roll of the Dice At safety, the Browns plan to roll with Grant Delpit and young Ronnie Hickman, hoping that a group of veteran voices can change the team's r...

JULY 20, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Safety Analysis: Will Cleveland Browns Ronnie Hickman be Able to Seize the Opportunity at Free Safety in 2025 The Cleveland Browns had to replace three of their top five safeties from 2024 this offseason.

JULY 16, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Two Cleveland Browns Undrafted Free Agents Playing for Second Contracts The Cleveland Browns signed safety Ronnie Hickman and linebacker Mohamoud Diabate after the 2023 draft. Entering their third seasons, they a...

JULY 7, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Deep Dive into Cleveland Browns Position Battle at Safety: Ronnie Hickman, Damontae Kazee, Rayshawn Jenkins The Cleveland Browns are hoping Ronnie Hickman can step in their free safety role but two veterans will make this position battle intriguing...

JUNE 23, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jim Schwartz looking for more 'ball hawks' at safety, starting with Ronnie Hickman The Browns got very little production out of their safeties in terms of takeaways in 2024. That's something Jim Schwartz wants to see change...

JUNE 10, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Discussing 3 safety prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft | Draft on Tap Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman lead the Browns safeties

APRIL 15, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Makes 45 stops in 2024 Hickman tallied 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.

Impact Hickman missed three games due to injury but overall impressed in Year 2, while increasing his production across the board compared to his rookie season. During the offseason, it's possible he gets a chance to truly compete with Juan Thornhill and/or Grant Delpit for a starting gig at safety. Hickman is entering the final year of his contract with the Browns, though he'll be a restricted free agent in 2026.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Brock Purdy leads 49ers to 26-8 victory over Browns, spoiling Shedeur Sanders' home debut

Jets get TD returns on a kickoff and a punt and hold on to beat Browns 27-20 for 2nd win in a row

Myles Garrett and Browns savor dominant win over Dolphins, but know more work is needed