Wyoming Linebacker, Charles Hicks, announced Monday afternoon via his Twitter account that he will be entering the transfer portal.

The 6′ 3″ 230-pound senior had been in a tight battle for the starting spot with redshirt sophomore Easton Gibbs, listed at 6′ 2″ 227 pounds.

Hicks came to UW from Lincoln High School in San Diego, California.

Hicks appeared in 12 games in 2019 and five games in 2020.

Other linebackers listed on the roster include Brady Bohlinger (Fr), , Tommy McEvoy (Fr), Chad Muma (Jr), Sam Scott (Fr), Connor Shay (Fr), Shae Suiaunoa (R-Fr), Brent VanderVeen (Fr) and Tommy Wroblewski (Fr).

Head Coach Craig Bohl stated he would have no comment on the transfer.

The Cowboys host Montana State September 4, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie.