Photos of Akiem Hicks from the 2014 season. Photos by Michael C. Hebert. (New Orleans Saints photos)
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The New Orleans Saints didn't have a pick in the 2012 draft until the third round when they picked defensive tackle Akiem Hicks out of Regina, a Canadian college. Hicks quickly became a key member of the Saints' defensive front. He was traded to New England in 2015.
Held April 26-28, 2012
1. (#27) Traded to New England
3. Akiem Hicks, dt (89) Regina
4. Nick Toon, wr (122) Wisconsin
5. Corey White, cb (162) Samford
6. Andrew Tiller, g (179) Syracuse
choice from Miami
7. Marcel Jones, t (234) Nebraska