The Detroit Lions could have big needs on the defensive side of the ball, and one of the spots they could be looking to upgrade the most is linebacker. Though the Lions have added guys in recent years to the spot, the need could exist for one more cover linebacker to add to the fray, and Quandre Diggs already has an idea of who it should be that joins the squad.

On Twitter, Diggs spotted a stat from PFF's Lions site pointing out how Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks could be a great addition for the squad's defense. Naturally, as a fellow former Texas Longhorn, Diggs jumped all over it and reached out to Hicks, reminding him of the fit he could find personally and professionally in the Motor City.

"Cmon Jordan Hicks," Diggs tweeted upon seeing the stat on the internet, doing some light recruiting ahead of free agency in March. While it might be a while before that happens, clearly, Diggs wanted to get his ducks in a row with a fellow Longhorn ahead of an important time on the league calendar.

Diggs later clarified that this wasn't a recruiting ploy or anything, but merely a desire to play with a good pal.

"Y’all do realize that Jordan one of my closest friends! No recruiting just would love to play with my homie," he later wrote. Understandable.

Hicks has not been the same player that was the best coverage linebacker in 2016, but he was not bad either last season. During 2018, Hicks has 91 tackles, three sacks, five pass deflections, a fumble recovery and six quarterback hits.

Hicks has battled numerous injuries throughout his four years in the NFL, from a torn pectoral muscle to a ruptured Achilles to am injured calf that caused him to miss four games this year. He has missed a total of 19 games in his four seasons.

In his first 24 career games, Hicks had 100 career tackles with 14 pass deflections, seven interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He's just the fifth player in NFL history to put up those numbers through the first two years of his career and the first linebacker to accomplish the feat.

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In Hicks' only full season (2016), he finished with 86 tackles, five interceptions, 11 pass deflections as opposing quarterbacks had just a 53.7 passer rating when the ball was thrown in this direction.

Over the last two years, those injuries have taken a toll on Hicks. He had 28 tackles and a fumble recovery in 2017 before rupturing his Achilles as opposing quarterbacks had a 115.1 passer rating when targeting him. This season, they have a 112.3 passer rating.

As for the Lions, there are bigger needs on the roster than linebacker of course, but Hicks could be an intriguing buy for the team considering he can defend the pass and Detroit struggles there. Defensive end, cornerback and safety could all be on the shopping list ahead of linebacker this year defensively, but if the team prioritizes someone like Hicks, all of that could certainly change.

We'll have to see if Hicks takes Diggs' words to heart and considers the Lions when all is said and done.