The Houston Gamblers released wide receiver Julian Hicks on Thursday according to James Larsen.
Julian Hicks is six foot two and weighs 201 pounds. The 26-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, signed with the Houston Gamblers on February 18, 2026.
The Green Bay Packers signed Hicks 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.
