
#21 LB · Free Agent
Height
6'1"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
23
College
Washington State
Draft
2024, Rd 4, #133
Experience
2 yrs
LB Rank
#249 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 34 | 71 | 0.5 | 3 | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 42 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 29 | 0.0 | 3 |
Updated Mar 23, 2026
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.5M
Guaranteed
$529K
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Jordan Hicks at $1.1M annually represents solid value for a proven veteran linebacker, earning a C+ CVI that reflects smart roster building rather than flashy spending. While Hicks has settled into depth piece territory at this stage of his career, his track record of durability and football IQ makes him a reliable insurance policy at linebacker—qualities that teams consistently undervalue in free agency. At 32, he's clearly on the back nine of his career, but linebackers with his instincts and leadership can provide meaningful snaps well into their mid-30s, especially in run-heavy packages and special teams coordination. The contract structure is exceptionally team-friendly with minimal guaranteed money ($0.5M), giving his new squad easy outs if his play deteriorates or younger players emerge. This is the type of unsexy but essential signing that championship-caliber teams make—adding a consummate professional who won't break the bank but can step up when injuries inevitably hit the linebacker room.
Jordan Hicks earns a D- grade as a veteran linebacker whose career appears to be winding down. Once a productive starter in Philadelphia and Arizona, Hicks has seen his playing time and impact diminish significantly in recent years. The instincts and football IQ that made him a quality starter are still there, but the athletic decline has caught up to a player who was never the most physically gifted to begin with. Being a free agent at this stage suggests the market has largely moved on. His best days are firmly behind him, and finding a team willing to take a chance on a veteran depth piece is the current challenge.
Jordan Hicks, a linebacker for the Free Agent, carries mixed public sentiment based on their limited track record. Defensively, he has recorded 0.5 sacks, 0 forced fumbles earning a D- performance grade. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Free Agent keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $1.1M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Public perception is lukewarm, with fans hoping for a breakout but tempering expectations based on recent output. At a young age, he has significant runway for development, and the football community will be watching closely for continued growth.
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Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D-
2024
(30% weight)