Kansas City Chiefs DB Jaden Hicks is being evaluated for a bigger role in 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Jaden Hicks in the 2024 NFL Draft, hoping he would eventually step into a prominent role in the secondary. The time could be now, after veteran safety Justin Reid's departure at the start of the offseason.
A recent article by Bleacher Report's Matt Holder highlighted Hicks' potential impact on the upcoming season.
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"Hicks didn't get much playing time during the first half of his rookie season a year ago," wrote Holder "but he came on strong down the stretch of the year. With Justin Reid out of the picture, the Washington State product will have a much bigger role in Kansas City this fall and could make a name for himself."
Hicks finished his rookie season with 29 total tackles, three tackles for loss, along with five pass deflections and three interceptions. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has often used multiple players in the secondary in games, so Hicks will likely see more than just the one start he had last season.
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