This past offseason, former Texas Longhorn Jordan Hicks was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a 4-year, $34 million contract. Before that, Hicks played four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Early into his tenure with the Cardinals, Hicks is having the best year of his career – and pacing the NFL in tackles.
Through 11 games, Hicks has tallied 111 tackles (66 solo), 1.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions, 8 tackles for loss, and 6 passes defended. He has already set multiple career highs, reaching a new best in tackles, forced fumbles, solo tackles, tackles for loss, and quarterback hits. As the unquestioned leader of the resurging Cardinals defense, Hicks has brought a hard-nosed Texas Longhorn attitude to Arizona.