Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R7 · #232
CB· Round 7
Faion
Hicks.
Sickos Grade
37/100
CB· Round 7· Physical press-man cornerback with an aggressive mentality at the catch point
Faion
Hicks.
Wisconsin
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8281
National · #1471HS class · 2017Flanagan, FL
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #232 · DEN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Fangio/Staley two-high zone defensive scheme, prioritizing versatility, tackling, and competitive energy from its defensive backs.
Boundary CBNickelbackDime package DB
Best role
Immediate special teams impact player with the ability to develop into a reliable backup boundary or nickel corner with a high football IQ.
Wrong fit
Man-heavy schemes that frequently ask corners to play isolated press-man coverage against larger, more physical receivers.
His fit in Denver is bolstered by his collegiate experience in a similar defensive structure and his capacity to contribute across multiple phases of the game.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wisconsin | — | 33 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | Wisconsin | — | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Wisconsin | — | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | Wisconsin | — | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 105 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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