Eric David Hicks (born June 17, 1976) is a former American football defensive end.
Hicks attended Mercyhurst Preparatory School in Erie, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1994 after transferring there before his sophomore year.
Hicks was an undrafted free agent in 1998 when he made the Kansas City Chiefs opening day roster, the only rookie free agent to make the club's opening day roster that year.
He recorded a career high 14.0 sacks in just 11 starts during the 2000 campaign, becoming just the fourth Kansas City Chiefs player to ever reach the 14.0-sack mark.
Hicks was signed by the New York Jets for the 2007 season, appearing in 11 games while recording 17 tackles and no sacks.