tough, versatile Spartan defender who thrived on grit
Mylan Hicks was a high-upside, hard-nosed defender for Michigan State, recruiting as a four-star cornerback and eventually moving to safety and linebacker, where coaches praised his toughness and ball judgment. In his Michigan State career, he played in 32 games and recorded 27 tackles, and he earned the defensive Biggie Munn Award as the team’s most inspirational player after the 2014 season. His fit stood out for versatility, physicality, and a relentless mentality — the kind of player who may not flood a stat sheet, but absolutely changes a defense’s attitude.
