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By Alex Stengel

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Hassan Hall #19 of the Louisville Cardinals carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Hassan Hall #19 of the Louisville Cardinals carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 9, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 26: Garrett Johnson #9 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball while defended by Robert Hicks of the Louisville Cardinals during the game in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 26: Garrett Johnson #9 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball while defended by Robert Hicks of the Louisville Cardinals during the game in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Robert Hicks – LB – So.

Hicks highlight video

As a 4-star, top five inside linebacker coming out of high school in 2017 – Hicks chose Louisville over major programs such as Auburn, Michigan State, Oregon, and Tennessee among others.

Although he was a contributor in nine games last season, Hicks was close to suiting up for another program this upcoming season. Incoming defensive coordinator Bryan Brown wanted to move Hicks to the defensive end position, utilizing him as an effective edge rusher.

This didn’t sit well with Hicks, as he entered his name into the transfer portal.

Thankfully, Coach Brown understood that high-level defensive talent is currently at a premium on the roster, and was able to convince Hicks to stay by returning him to the linebacker position.

In conjunction with Coach Browns speedy 3-4 defensive scheme, at 6-1 250 – Hicks’ is primed to make an instant impact on Louisville’s defense this season.

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