Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Arizona Cardinals release former Longhorn LB Jordan Hicks

Texas Longhorns alum Jordan Hicks, who was recruited to Texas by former head coach Mack Brown, is no longer a member of the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced this week. Hicks is coming off a strong season, where he started all 17 games in Arizona.

From 247Sports’ breakdown of Hicks’ recent performance: “Last season, Hicks finished with 116 total tackles, 75 solo tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks (career high), two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and five pass deflections. In his career, Hicks has 638 total tackles, 427 solo tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, nine fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, 11 interceptions, 34 pass deflections and one defensive touchdown.”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

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247Sports: The Insider: Texas quarterback Hudson Card ‘up for the challenge’ and Chris Beard’s March mojo

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RECRUITING ROUNDUP

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247Sports: Crystal Ballin: Updating picks for the 2023 class

247Sports: Coop’s Corner: Breaking down the race for No. 1 in the Class of 2023

247Sports: Scattershooting recruiting notes

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

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Wide Right & Natty Lite: WRNL’s 2022 guide to the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City

Bring On The Cats: Final: West Virginia 73, Kansas State 67

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