Kasmir Hicks: Hoosiers' Freshman Playmaker | Indiana Hoosiers Football News

Kasmir Hicks, Indiana’s newest four-star recruit and hometown hero, is poised to make waves as a freshman defensive back—already a playmaker who dominated high school with over 100 tackles, 7 interceptions (3 returned for TDs), and 32 offensive touchdowns. Standing 5’11” and 177 lbs, he’s expected to start at cornerback and could be the game-changer Indiana needs. With Coach Cignetti’s focus on keeping local talent in-state, Hicks is a major win—and fans are buzzing as the Hoosiers gear up for their 2026 opener against North Texas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9522982eee335e36