The Arizona Cardinals drafted linebacker Zaven Collins in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft with the idea that he would replace veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks at inside linebacker. Hicks was even told he would not be able to compete for the starting job.
That did not end up happening and Hicks was the starter, but he continued to be a great mentor for Collins.
Now that Hicks is a member of the Minnesota Vikings, he and Collins still talk.
