College career
Hikutini accepted a football scholarship from Sacramento State. He was redshirted in 2012. [4] As a freshman in 2013, he appeared in nine games, starting the last four, while registering 21 receptions and five touchdowns. He had five receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Montana. [5]
He transferred to San Francisco City College in 2014. He posted 40 receptions for 658 yards and four touchdowns. He transferred to the University of Louisville after his sophomore season. [6]
As a junior, he appeared in 11 games (three starts), making 19 receptions (fourth on the team) for 348 yards (fourth on the team) and three touchdowns (tied for second on the team). [7] [8] As a senior, playing alongside Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Lamar Jackson, he recorded 50 receptions (led the team) for 668 yards (second on the team) and eight touchdowns (led the team). [9] [10] He suffered a knee injury during the 9-29 Citrus Bowl loss against LSU.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
On September 3, 2018, Hikutini was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. [20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019. [21] He was waived on August 31, 2019. [22]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 2, 2019, Hikutini was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [23] On December 30, 2019, Hikutini was signed to a reserve/future contract. [24]
On September 4, 2020, Hikutini was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad. [25] [26] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021. [27] He was waived by the Dallas Cowboys on March 19, 2021. [28]
New York Giants
On March 30, 2021, Hikutini was signed by the New York Giants, reuniting with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, who was his head coach with the Cowboys in 2019. [29] He was waived/injured on August 24, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. [30] He was released on September 2.
Michigan Panthers
On October 7, 2022, Hikutini signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). [31] On May 4, 2023, he was placed on the inactive list. On May 11, 2023, he was activated. He appeared in nine games with six starts, making 21 receptions for 239 yards and five touchdowns. He re-signed with the team on September 24, 2024. [32]
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