Quick, physical Merrimack DB with upside in the back end
Kasir Hicks enters 2026 as a sophomore defensive back at Merrimack, listed at 5-8/170 and wearing No. 20, with early-career production still limited but a clear role on the roster[1][5]. In 2025, he recorded 2 total tackles and 1 assisted tackle, plus 1 pass breakup in game logs, suggesting he’s been a depth-piece/coverage contributor rather than a stat-stuffer so far[4][8]. The appeal is upside: he’s a compact, scrappy DB from Baltimore whose roster bio emphasizes Merrimack’s family atmosphere, and that usually hints at a player coaches trust for effort, buy-in, and special-teams toughness[1].
