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Secures six receptions in victory Hicks recorded six receptions (on nine targets) for 50 yards during Saturday's 21-17 loss versus North Carolina.

Impact The veteran receiver gave his new QB Holden Geriner a dependable set of hands working out of the slot. Hicks has posted at least 50 receiving yards in each of his past three games, and five of the past five outings. His six receptions tied a career high which, ironically, he set against Pitt on Nov. 23, 2024, as a member of the Louisville Cardinals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two more touchdowns in win Hicks logged three receptions (on six targets) for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Hicks was good for two more touchdowns, including a hook-up with new QB Holden Geriner. The latter is in there because QB Mason Heintschel (knee) suffered an ACL injury, and he is out for the season. As long as Hicks can jell with Geriner like he did in the second half, the transition might be quite seamless.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 66 receiving yards in win Hicks secured three receptions for 66 yards during Saturday's 59-0 win against Bucknell.

Impact Hicks was outshined by his fellow starting receiver Censere Lee, who had three touchdowns in the rout. Hicks was unable to get in on the scoring fun, but the 66 yards were respectable, as he didn't play the entire game. The second half saw the reserves take over and get valuable playing time. Hicks will look to re-discover the end zone Friday at Virginia Tech, as conference play resumes.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to just one catch Hicks posted one reception on three targets for eight yards during Thursday's 27-13 win over Syracuse.

Impact Hicks ended up with a single grab, while his fellow starting receiver, Censere Lee, also had just a single 9-yard grab. It's not time to hit the panic button just yet, however. The Panthers offense could right the ship in a favorable matchup against FCS Bucknell next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tops charts in narrow home win Hicks recorded three receptions for 64 yards during Saturday's 12-7 victory over UCF.

Impact Hicks averaged 21.3 yards per reception on his three touches, and his one 41-yard catch was the longest offensive play from scrimmage in an otherwise defensive battle. He'll look to rebound and try to re-discover the end zone on a short week in Thursday's visit from Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leads parade into end zone Hicks supplied five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 59-14 win over Miami (Ohio).

Impact Hicks' yardage total was a game high, and he was one of seven different receivers to record a touchdown, as Mason Heintschel tied a single game school record with seven scoring strikes. Hicks is the alpha dog in the passing game in Pittsburgh, and he and Heintschel are off and running in 2026. The dynamic duo should face a tougher test next Saturday when UCF visits Acrisure Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for opener Hicks looks set to be available for the opener despite being arrested during the offseason for "recklessly" driving a dirt bike, Brendan Howe of On3.com reports.

Impact Hicks' status would only be in question as a punishment for the offseason arrest, but it seems the wideout will be available for the Panthers. He's coming off 24 grabs for 422 yards and four touchdowns in 2025 and is expected to be a key piece in Pitt's passing attack in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 120 yards Hicks totaled four receptions (on six targets) for 120 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-34 win against North Carolina State.

Impact Hicks posted his second 100-yard game of the season, tying his season highs in receptions and targets while setting a new best in receiving yards. He had been going through a dry spell before Saturday's eruption, having caught just two passes in his previous three games. Hicks is up to 336 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out in Week 5 Hicks gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 113 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 loss to Louisville.

Impact Hicks totaled seven catches on 10 targets for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the first three games of the campaign. He exceeded his previous yardage total Saturday alone, exceeding the century mark for the first time in his career. Hicks tied for the team high in receptions and led the team in receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in Week 2 Hicks compiled one reception (on two targets) for 19 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Hicks had a massive Week 1, scoring twice on four catches with 55 receiving yards. He saw just two targets against CMU and finished tied for the sixth most receiving yards on the team. While Saturday's output was disappointing, Pitt's passing game has been strong through the first two games of the season, which bodes well for Hicks' season-long outlook.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in Week 2 Hicks compiled one reception (on two targets) for 19 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win over Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two TDs in win Hicks logged four receptions (on five targets) for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 61-9 victory against Duquesne.

Impact Hicks tied for the team high in catches and ranked second in receiving yards during the blowout win. He caught two of Eli Holstein's four passing touchdowns, scoring from four yards out in the first quarter and 16 yards out in the second quarter. The Louisville transfer is off to an excellent start with his new team after totaling 12 catches for 149 yards and no touchdowns in 2024 with the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt adds former Louisville freshman Cataurus Hicks, Panthers' 3rd wide receiver from transfer portal In his quest to seek upgrades in his wide receiver group, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has received a pledge to enroll from Cataurus Hicks, who p...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Heading to Pitt Hicks (Transfer Portal) announced Thursday he is transferring to Pittsburgh, Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Hicks totaled 13 catches for 160 yards over two seasons at Louisville, with a large chunk of that production coming in 2024. He'll aim to carve out a bigger role with the Panthers in 2025.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Hicks has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Hicks will explore opportunities elsewhere after spending the last two seasons with Louisville. The 5-foot-10 redshirt freshman wideout tallied 12 receptions for 149 yards with the Cardinals this fall.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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