Linebacker and former Lakota West HS standout Jordan Hicks played in 134 games over 10 NFL seasons, making 131 starts.

Browns starting linebacker Jordan Hicks is retiring after 10 seasons in the NFL, he announced on Instagram on Friday morning.

Veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks retires from the NFL after 10 season, leaving a gap in the Browns' defense. BEREA, Ohio — Just days after the Cleveland Browns began training camp in preparation for the 2025 season, veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks has abruptly announced his retirement in a post on his Instagram account.

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Hicks played 45 games over five season and earned Second Team All-American status during his college career with the Texas Longhorns. Hicks was a 247Sports five-star recruit and the No. 5 overall prospect in the 2010 out of West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West High.

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