Vickers started playing football as a 7th grader at E. O. Smith Education center in Houston.

He saw action in 11 games, including the Alamo Bowl (no starts), seeing time on both offense (at fullback) and on special teams; he was a regular at the end of the year in CU's Stack-I formation (two fullbacks).

He was Jamal Lewis' primary lead blocker, helping him rush for 1,304 yards and 9 touchdowns.

For his efforts, Vickers was named as a second alternate for the 2008 Pro Bowl at fullback.

Vickers was signed to a two-year deal by the Dallas Cowboys on March 14, 2012.