Former Texas football stud linebacker, now with the Arizona Cardinals, Jordan Hicks is helping out away from the gridiron amid COVID-19.
A former linebacker out of the Texas football program Jordan Hicks is doing his best to help out in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic right now. The 6-foot-1 and 235 pound standout linebacker is finding a way to help out like so many other athletes around the country.
Hicks posted in his Twitter timeline on April 13 that he and his wife would be partnering with the organization Austin Pets Alive “to get animals into homes during this wild time”. They will be assisting to give “every adopter a care package that includes a crate, pet food, treats, a leash, a toy, litter for cats, and a gift card”.
There were a few other Twitter pages that joined in with this message alongside Hicks and his wife. It’s nice to see all of these athletes and groups jumping in to get the message out and assist in these difficult times.
My wife & I have partnered with @austinpetsalive to get animals into homes during this wild time. We will be giving every adopter a care package that includes a crate, pet food, treats, a leash, a toy, litter for cats, and a gift card.
— Jordan Hicks (@JordanHicks) April 14, 2020
Find your forever friend now! pic.twitter.com/8yBPz99s3N
KVUE News jumped in to help with a tweet on April 14 with a link to their article title on the matter.
Former @TexasFootball player and current @AZcardinals linebacker @JordanHicks and his wife are teaming up with @austinpetsalive to send out care packages to local families who adopt animals from the shelter this week #COVID19 #coronavirus #Austin #ATXhttps://t.co/qUvY5Ec2ar
— KVUE News (@KVUE) April 14, 2020
The Austin Pets Alive themselves tweeted out the message on April 13 with more details about this and who is included in helping.
We have a surprise for our adopters this week! Everyone who adopts a pet from us today - 4/19 can receive a care package from @UTAustin alum & @AZCardinals linebacker @JordanHicks & his wife, Ivana. They wanted to give back to people who are adopting during COVID-19. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/7u5K57o70w
— Austin Pets Alive! (@austinpetsalive) April 13, 2020
But this isn’t the only relief work that Hicks is taking on right now. He tweeted his support behind an Arizona church on April 13, matching up to $100,000 in donations from others.
My wife & I are matching up to 100k to the Covid-19 fund at our church, @ImpactChurchAZ, in AZ. If you feel called to give, we’d love for you to help us support the many in need during this time.
— Jordan Hicks (@JordanHicks) April 13, 2020
You can give through the link below. https://t.co/9WNODr0G3I pic.twitter.com/iFLtBV30pM
Hicks played on the Forty Acres during a five-year college career with the Texas Longhorns football program that spanned from 2010-2014. He was then picked up in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. He is currently heading into his second year with the Arizona Cardinals after a four year stint with the Eagles.
All in all, this is much needed good news from a former Longhorn that is doing a lot to help out in the community in a really tough time. A few other current and former Texas players/coaches are helping out too, including rising senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger and head coach Tom Herman.