Other Professional Experience: Led the Green Bay Blizzard (af2) in rushing in 2007 as FB/LB before signing a contract with the Detroit Lions (NFL). Ficklin will make his AFL debut with Kansas City in 2008 after stints with the Blizzard, Lions, San Francisco 49ers (NFL), and Calgary Stampeders (CFL).

College: Recorded 52 tackles (17 for loss), seven sacks, one forced fumble, and recovered a fumble which he returned 20 yards for a touchdown as a senior in 2004. As a junior in 2003 Ficklin recorded 35 tackles (6 for loss), with four sacks. Career totals at San Jose State include 122 tackles (26.5 for loss), 12 sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown.

Personal: Lettered in football, basketball, and track and field at Natchitoches Central High School (Shreveport, La.).