The Birmingham Stallions signed wide receiver Julian Hicks and re-signed tight end Jordan Thomas on Monday according to James Larsen.
Julian Hicks is six foot two and weighs 201 pounds. The 26-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2024. In 2024, he made one catch for 23 yards and one carry for 14 yards in three preseason games.
The Packers released him on August 27, 2024. He re-signed with the Packers on August 28, 2024, and spent the season on the practice squad. In 2025, he made five catches for 31 yards in three preseason games. The Packers released him on August 26, 2025.
Collegiately, Hicks played one season at Central Michigan in 2018 with 28 catches for 313 yards, four touchdowns, and one carry for 12 yards in 10 games for the Chippewas. Next, he transferred to Akron (2019-20) with 34 catches for 230 yards, two touchdowns, one carry for one yard, one kick return for 17 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 14 games for the Zips.
Then, he transferred to the University of Albany (2021-23) with 72 catches for 1,139 yards, 17 touchdowns, and one tackle (1 solo) in 23 games for the Great Danes. He was named Second Team All-CAA by Phil Steele and Second Team All-CAA.
Jordan Thomas is six foot five and weighs 277 pounds. The 29-year-old from Sumrall, Mississippi, re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on August 30, 2024. In 2025, Thomas made 12 catches for 186 yards and one touchdown in 10 games. In the playoffs, he made three catches for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
Thomas was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round (211th pick) in the 2018 NFL Draft. He also had stints with the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and the Detroit Lions. He played 27 games, of which 12 were starts, making 22 catches for 226 yards and five touchdowns.
Then, Jordan was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) in the seventh round (50th pick) of the 2023 XFL Draft. He played one game for the Battlehawks in 2023 but recorded no stats. He was released by the Battlehawks on March 14, 2023. After St. Louis, he signed with the Orlando Guardians and played four games for the Guardians, making eight catches for 148 yards, three touchdowns, and one tackle (1 assist).
The Birmingham Stallions signed Thomas on January 19, 2024. In 2024, Thomas made four catches for 75 yards in 10 games, helping the Stallions win their third consecutive championship, including winning the UFL championship 25-0 over the San Antonio Brahmas.
After the season, Thomas signed with the Atlanta Falcons on August 1, 2024. He made one catch for 6 yards in two preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 25, 2024.
Collegiately, Thomas played one season at East Central Community College in 2015, making 18 catches for 226 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games for the Warriors. He helped the team to an 8-3 record, appearing in the MACJC playoffs and an invitation to the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Then, Thomas transferred to Mississippi State (2016-17), making 31 catches for 311 yards and four touchdowns in 25 games for the Bulldogs. He was a participant in the 2018 East-West Shrine Bowl.
