DJ Hicks, DL, Texas A&M: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Defensive Lineman |
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Jersey Number |
#5 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Texas A&M |
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Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 295 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Katy, Texas / Paetow HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
QBH |
PD |
FR |
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2023 |
Texas A&M |
SEC |
FR |
11 |
13 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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2024 |
Texas A&M |
SEC |
SO |
13 |
17 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
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2025 |
Texas A&M |
SEC |
JR |
13 |
26 |
6.5 |
3.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
37 |
56 |
11.0 |
5.5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his elite high school multi-sport background (shot put and discus), verified frame, and movement profiles.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.85 – 4.95 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 31.0″ – 33.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’4″ – 9’8″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.68 – 1.74 seconds
- Bench Press: 26 – 30 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
DJ Hicks arrived in College Station as a heavily decorated, consensus five-star prospect and one of the nation’s premier recruits out of Paetow High School in Katy, Texas. Coached by his father during his high school career, Hicks also boasted an elite three-sport athletic background, starring in basketball and featuring as a national-elite thrower in the shot put and discus (surpassing 60 feet in the shot put).
After seeing steady action on the defensive front through his first three seasons with the Aggies, Hicks enters his senior campaign as a cornerstone piece of the SEC trenches.
Key Strengths
- Imposing Power and Mass: Wears his 6’3″, 295-pound frame exceptionally well, possessing the functional density and heavy hands to anchor against double-teams in the run game.
- Explosive Athletic Transfer: Translates his high-end track-and-field throwing power directly into his upper-body jolt, flashing a jarring punch and elite throw-aside strength against offensive linemen.
- Versatile Alignment: Possesses the fluidity and skill set to bounce across multiple packages along the defensive line, sliding seamlessly between 0-, 3-, and 5-technique responsibilities.
- Relentless Motor: Plays with a hot motor, consistently chasing down plays in pursuit and showing great effort laterally relative to his interior size.
Developmental Focus
As Hicks prepares for the 2027 draft process, evaluators will look for him to translate his elite physical traits into higher raw pass-rush productivity. While advanced against the run, expanding his secondary pass-rush move repertoire beyond his initial power rush will unlock his highest ceiling as an every-down interior disruptor.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending