Former NFL Star Aqib Talib’s Brother Sentenced To 37 Years In Prison For Murder Of Youth Football Coach

August 7, 2023 by Ariel Whitely in Sports with 0 Comments

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Former NFL Star Aqib Talib’s Brother Sentenced To 37 Years In Prison For Murder Of Youth Football Coach

The brother of former NFL star Aqib Talib was given major time in prison for murdering a youth football coach during a game last summer.

According to reports, Aqib Talib’s brother, Yaqub Talib, was sentenced to 37 years behind bars in a Dallas County courtroom on Monday (August 7). Yaqub Talib, 40, pled guilty after being indicted on a murder charge and the hefty sentence was a part of that plea bargain. Aqib Talib, 37, was reportedly in attendance for his older brother’s sentencing, who was taken into custody immediately after.

Yaqub Talib and his brother former NFL player, Aqib Talib just walked into a Dallas County courtroom. Yaqub Talib is being sentenced today for the murder of coach Mike Hickmon during a youth football game. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/XTeuaptZex

— Rebecca Lopez (@rlopezwfaa) August 7, 2023

On August 13, 2022, Michael Hickmon, 43, was shot and killed amid a heated dispute with the Talib brothers, which centered around a youth football game. An on-field argument between the men reportedly erupted after the brothers became upset over a penalty call made during the scrimmage. Once officials decided to end the game, ex-NFL cornerback Aqib allegedly confronted Michael Hickmon — who was a coach for the opposing team.

Michael Hickmon

According to the lawsuit filed by Michael Hickmon’s family against the brothers, Aqib became physical and threw a punch at the rival coach. Allegedly, Hickmon was unarmed and backed away from the former football player during the altercation, which is when Yaqub allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Hickmon multiple times.

After the shooting, coach Hickmon was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The former Super Bowl champion was sued by Hickmon’s family for $1 million for initiating the fight that lead to his death. It’s important to note that Aqib has never been charged in the case. Hickmon’s family is also seeking $1 million from other defendants including; The Big XII Youth Sports League, which operates the local youth football circuit, and Realford Consulting LLC, a part owner of the league.