Geremy Hickbottom

Geremy Hickbottom
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Hickbottom at the 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl
No. 19
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-07) July 7, 1997 (age 27)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Williamson
(Mobile, Alabama)
College:Grambling State (2017–2020)
Tennessee State (2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Geremy Hickbottom (born July 7, 1997) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for Grambling State and Tennessee State. He previously played for the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League (GFL) and the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Early life and high school

Hickbottom grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and attended Williamson High School. He played high school football for four years and also was on the track and field team for three. In his sophomore season he rushed for 816 yards and 1,236 passing yards while also earning All-County and First-Team honors. In his junior year he ran for 600 yards and 1,336 passing yards and once again was named to the All-County and First-Team teams. He also earned the Scholar Athlete of the Year. 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.

College career

Grambling State

In 2017, Hickbottom appeared in nine games at quarterback for Grambling State. He ran 23 times for 98 yards and scored one touchdown. Through the air he finished thirteen of 29 for 104 yards and two touchdowns.[1]

Tennessee State

In 2021, Hickbottom played for Tennessee State. He played and started all eleven games for the team and led them to a 5–5 record.[2]

Statistics

Season Games Passing Rushing
GP Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Grambling State Tigers
2017 9 0–0 13 29 44.8 104 3.6 2 0 97.1 23 98 4.3 1
2018 11 6–5 145 259 56.0 1,945 7.5 16 9 132.5 123 500 4.1 8
2019 11 6–5 171 285 60.0 1,804 6.3 12 7 122.2 124 668 5.4 6
2020–21 3 0–3 40 61 65.6 380 6.2 1 2 115.4 30 58 1.9 1
Tennessee State Tigers
2021 10 5–5 139 241 57.7 1,816 7.5 12 4 134.1 67 270 4.0 7
Career 44 17−18 508 875 58.1 6,049 6.9 43 22 127.3 367 1,594 4.3 23

Professional career

Cologne Crocodiles

On February 6, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League (GFL).[3] He opted not to play for the team with the expected birth of his child.[4]

Massachusetts Pirates

On April 13, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[5] On April 20, 2023, he was placed on the team's XFL exempt list.[6]

DC Defenders

On April 19, 2023, Hickbottom signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL.[7] He was listed as inactive for the team's opening playoff game against the Seattle Sea Dragons.[8] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[9]

Tucson Sugar Skulls

On February 5, 2024, Hickbottom signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[10] He was released on March 25.[11]

Duke City Gladiators

On March 27, 2024, Hickbottom signed with the Duke City Gladiators. He was released on May 2.[11]

Hickbottom retired from professional football on November 6, 2024.[12]

Personal life

Hickbottom is the son of Jeffrey Hickbottom.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Geremy Hickbottom - Football". Grambling State University Athletics. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Geremy Hickbottom - 2021-22 - Football". Tennessee State University. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  3. ^ King, Brandon (February 6, 2023). "Former HBCU quarterback Geremy Hickbottom signs with German football team". HBCU Sports. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Geremy Hickbottom sagt Kölner Footballern ab: Dylan Jacob soll neuer Quarterback der Cologne Crocodiles werden". Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger (in German). February 10, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Pirates Sign LB Kaelin Burnett and QB Geremy Hickbottom Presented by Phoenix Communications, Inc". Massachusetts Pirates. April 13, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "Massachusetts Pirates Transactional Roundup Presented by Phoenix Communications, Inc". Massachusetts Pirates. April 21, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Whitehurst, Domonique (April 20, 2023). "Former HBCU quarterback signs with DC Defenders of XFL". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "D.C. Defenders (vs Seattle Sea Dragons) North Division Championship Inactive Players: QB Geremy Hickbottom (#2)". Twitter. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "TUCSON SIGNS QUARTERBACKS NEIKO HOLLINS AND GEREMY HICKBOTTOM". Tucson Sugar Skulls. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "x.com".