He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, earning consensus All-American honors in 2013.

He spent parts of four seasons on the active rosters of the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.

After redshirting in 2009, Ikard would become the starting left guard for Oklahoma in the final 12 games of the 2010 season, while appearing in all 14.

He spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve following a knee injury in the preseason.

[8] On December 7, 2015, the Cleveland Browns claimed Ikard off waivers from the Buffalo Bills after placing offensive guard Joel Bitonio on injured reserve.

[10] 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.

[21] On April 5, 2018, Ikard announced his retirement from professional football, citing discomfort with having to maintain a weight over 300 pounds (140 kg) and a general frustration with how his NFL career turned out.