DJ Hicks

Auburn

Sep 27 (Sat)

Afternoon

COLLEGE STATION, TX - August 31, 2024 - Defensive lineman DJ Hicks #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Ishika Samant/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Ishika Samant/Texas A&M Athletics

COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 16, 2023 - Defensive lineman DJ Hicks #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the ULM Warhawks and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Aiden Shertzer/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Aiden Shertzer/Texas A&M Athletics

HOUSTON, TX - December 27, 2023 - Defensive lineman DJ Hicks #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Texas Bowl Game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
DT
Ht. / Wt.:
6-3 / 295
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Katy, Texas
High School:
Paetow

2024 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games, making the start in the Las Vegas Bowl ... Was in on three tackles in the win over McNeese ... Had a solo sack for a 3-yard loss in the win over Missouri ... Made three tackles and was in on a sack in the win over LSU ... Had a pair of tackles, including 1.0 for loss, at South Carolina ... Broke up a pass that landed in the hands of Will Lee III, who returned it 93 yards to the end zone and added a pair of tackles against Texas ... Made three tackles and broke up a pass against USC in the bowl game ... Was a nominee for the Academic Excellence Award at the team banquet.

2023 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 games, making the start in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State ... Was in on a tackle in the season-opening victory over New Mexico ... Saw the field on defense at Miami ... Had three tackles, including 1.0 for loss, in the win over ULM ... Was in on three tackles, including a sack at Tennessee ... Was in on a tackle in the win over South Carolina ... Had three tackles and was in on a sack in the win over Mississippi State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a 5-star prospect and ranked in the top-15 by all three recruiting services (247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals), also tabbed the No. 1 recruit in the Lone Star state by 247 Sports … Was coached by David Hicks Sr. at Paetow High School … 2023 Under Armour All-American and Polynesian Bowl selection … Totaled 62 tackles, including 23.0 tackles for loss, while adding three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2022 … 2021 UIL District 5-6A Defensive MVP as a junior with 88 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss and 13.0 sacks … Was a 6A first team all-state selection by the Texas Sportswriters Association … As a sophomore, made 52 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks ... Finished as one of the top throwers in the nation and was ranked in top 10 in discus with a personal best at 202'2" and had a personal best 63'0" in shot put ... Placed third in discus at the UIL stat championship meet as a senior.