The Kansas City Chiefs lost starting safety Justin Reid in free agency to the New Orleans Saints, so they will need someone to step up and fill the void that he left behind.
In a recent article by Bleacher Report's Matt Holder, he picks who he thinks is every NFL team's best-kept secret. For the reigning AFC champions, he thinks that player is the guy who is going to step in for Reid, and that is sophomore safety Jaden Hicks.
"Hicks didn’t get much playing time during the first half of his rookie season a year ago, but he came on strong down the stretch of the year," Holder writes. "With Justin Reid out of the picture, the Washington State product will have a much bigger role in Kansas City this fall and could make a name for himself. "
Hicks did not get as many snaps in his rookie season as some others did, but he made the most of his opportunities.
In just one game started, Hicks racked up 29 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and five pass deflections. He was also able to show his ball-hawk skills by grabbing three interceptions.
The Chiefs came up short in the Super Bowl this past season to the Philadelphia Eagles, so they will be looking to get back to the big game. Hicks will step into a bigger role in his sophomore season, and he will help the team's defense maintain the success that they have enjoyed the past several seasons.
