Is Akiem Hicks Better Than Trey Hendrickson? NFL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. Akiem Hicks and Trey Hendrickson split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested DE comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Trey Hendrickson's Sacks of 81 compared to Akiem Hicks's 41.5 represents a 95.2% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Akiem Hicks falls 7.8% below the career average of 45 in this category while Trey Hendrickson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Trey Hendrickson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Pass Deflections, where Akiem Hicks posts 14 against Trey Hendrickson's 16 — a gap of just 14.3%. Trey Hendrickson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections is the statistical ammunition for the Trey Hendrickson side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Trey Hendrickson claims the tiebreaker through Sacks advantage — a 95.2% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Akiem Hicks or Trey Hendrickson?
Akiem Hicks holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Akiem Hicks's Sacks of 81 versus Trey Hendrickson's 41.5 is the most decisive factor — a 95.2% difference.
How do Akiem Hicks and Trey Hendrickson compare in Sacks?
Akiem Hicks career Sacks: 41.5. Trey Hendrickson career Sacks: 81. Trey Hendrickson leads by 95.2% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Akiem Hicks or Trey Hendrickson?
Based on career statistics, Akiem Hicks edges Trey Hendrickson 2-2 across key categories. Akiem Hicks's Sacks of 81 leads Trey Hendrickson's 41.5 by 95.2%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
