In his senior year in 2016 he rushed for 786 yardsa and passed for a career-high 1,365 yards and his third-consecutive First-Team All-County selection.

[2] On February 6, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League (GFL).

[4] On April 13, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

[7] He was listed as inactive for the team's opening playoff game against the Seattle Sea Dragons.

[9] On February 5, 2024, Hickbottom signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League (IFL).