Former Longhorn Jordan Hicks lends a helping hand

Former Texas Longhorn and Super Bowl winning linebacker Jordan Hicks has teamed up with a local pet shelter to help out.

Current Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger isn’t the only Longhorn who is trying to step up during this time of quarantine to help out those in need. Former Longhorns linebacker and current Arizona Cardinal Jordan Hicks has stepped up to assist with a local pet shelter to help find homes and ways to help out our four-legged friends.

My wife & I have partnered with @austinpetsalive to get animals into homes during this wild time. We will be giving every adopter a care package that includes a crate, pet food, treats, a leash, a toy, litter for cats, and a gift card. Find your forever friend now! – Jordan Hicks via his twitter account

According to a recent report from 247 Sports, new pet owners will be sent home with a care package that includes a crate, toys, food and a leash. With the guidelines set to keep people at home and to comply with social distancing, getting a new pet is a way to keep your mind off of the pandemic. Not to mention that these pets deserve a loving home.

Hicks spent five seasons roaming the field at Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium amassing 5.5 sacks, 248 total tackles, 135 solo tackles and two interceptions for the Longhorns defense. Last season in Arizona, Hicks totaled 150 combined tackles, seven quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks and three interceptions. His 150 tackles is the fourth-most in a single season in Cardinals history.

Former Longhorn Jordan Hicks continues his career year as he leads the NFL in tackles

Former Longhorn Jordan Hicks continues his career year as he leads the NFL in tackles

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.

Aug 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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.