DJ Hicks

"Mims, who will start on the interior alongside DJ Hicks"

↗ Three keys to victory: Texas A&M set to open the season against Missouri State

"Five players currently listed as starters or occupying the top spot of their position with an "OR" designation signed when Jimbo Fisher was still the head coach. Those are quarterback Marcel Reed, defensive lineman DJ Hicks, running back Rueben Owens, safety Dalton Brooks, and linebacker Daymion Sanford."

↗ Texas A&M roster defined by retention, while making key portal acquisitions and recruiting at a high level

"Guys like left guard Blake Ivy, wide receivers Terry Bussey, Aaron Gregory and Jayden Warren, running backs Jamarion Morrow and KJ Edwards, defensive tackle DJ Hicks, defensive ends Marco Jones and Bryce Perry-Wright, linebacker Noah Mikhail, nickel Jordan Shaw, cornerback Julio Humphrey and safety Chance Collins come to mind as players who might not have been as well known but made jumps this offseason."

↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more

"I'll go with defensive end Anto Saka recording two sacks, while Hicks, Jones and safety Dalton Brooks all tally one."

↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more

"Hicks is the best defensive tackle and North Carolina transfer CJ Mims will probably be the top nose tackle, while Landon Rink and Illinois transfer Angelo McCullom heavily rotate and Colorado transfer Brandon Davis-Swain and DJ Sanders could get some work."

↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more

"Defensive tackle DJ Hicks. This one nearly went to cornerback Julio Humphrey, who I've been high on since the spring and has arguably been the most impressive player at his position this offseason. But I went with Hicks."

↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II

"defensive tackle DJ Hicks"

↗ Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko sizes up team, new depth chart before Aggies open season with Missouri State

"defensive tackle DJ Hicks"

↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State

"With how disruptive defensive tackles DJ Hicks and CJ Mims were at times, the interior offensive line could be a work in progress."

↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason

"Starting defensive tackle: DJ Hicks."

↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season

"'It's a room that has been well supplemented with talent following the loss of both starters, with DJ Hicks emerging as a key name to watch across the conference.'"

↗ How Texas A&M football is impacted by two season-ending injuries, a pair of players no longer being on Aggie roster

"DJ's been awesome. DJ's playing hard, he's running after the ball, he's being physical inside."

↗ Everything Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill said of second fall scrimmage, where defense can improve, more

""I'm so excited about Marco Jones. Landon Rink. DJ Hicks.""

↗ What they're saying in Texas A&M fall camp: Aggies DL room excited about depth, potential this season

"Hicks spoke about the competition in the trenches at one of the first press conferences for fall camp. Entering his fourth season with the Aggies, the product of Katy, Texas, has embraced the talent that's in the room."

↗ What they're saying in Texas A&M fall camp: Aggies DL room excited about depth, potential this season

"At defensive tackle, senior DJ Hicks consistently leads the way and stacks good days. He has made it challenging for the Aggie offense to consistently get their interior ground game going and can be a pest in pass protection."

↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies

"Speaking of Hicks, he's continued to be the leader along the defensive line, and to this point, he looks like he's made some real strides since last season. He's in very good shape, has remained healthy, and is expected to be the anchor of that group, as you'd expect."

↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Defense)

"Projected starting defensive tackle: DJ Hicks."

↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Defense

"defensive tackle DJ Hicks and kickoff specialist Terry Bussey were named to the third team"

↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026

"Hicks, who is a senior, is widely expected to be a full-time starter for the first time in 2026."

↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026

"Veteran defensive lineman DJ Hicks was one of the first players made available for media pressers in the beginning of fall camp."

↗ With mix of new additions and a key returning starter, Texas A&M OL room continues to progress: 'It's coming along well'

"At defensive tackle, senior DJ Hicks and North Carolina transfer CJ Mims have been the most impressive."

↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie defense near halfway point of preseason

"During the 11-on-11 portion of the two open practices, defensive tackles DJ Hicks and CJ Mims were often disruptive against the interior offensive line."

↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie offense near halfway point of preseason

""I'm so excited about DJ Hicks.""

↗ Texas A&M EDGE Anto Saka growing more comfortable with Aggies defense, seeing gains in the weight room

"Texas A&M has high expectations for fourth-year standout DJ Hicks and transfer Anto Saka, who are both expected to start along the defensive line in year three under Mike Elko."

↗ Texas A&M defensive lineman DJ Hicks and Anto Saka named to Lombardi Preseason Watch List

"Hicks and Saka were both named to the Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List, the Rotary Club of Houston and Lombardi Award committee announced Tuesday."

↗ Texas A&M defensive lineman DJ Hicks and Anto Saka named to Lombardi Preseason Watch List

"Hicks is coming off a 56-tackle season, including 11.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and two pass breakups. He's appeared in 37 games at Texas A&M since signing with the Aggies as a five-star prospect from Katy (TX) Paetow in the 2023 recruiting class."

↗ Texas A&M defensive lineman DJ Hicks and Anto Saka named to Lombardi Preseason Watch List

"defensive tackle DJ Hicks impressing"

↗ Watch Texas A&M football coordinators Holmon Wiggins, Lyle Hemphill meet with media for fall camp update

"Defensive tackles DJ Hicks and CJ Mims were disruptive for much of 11-on-11 work, stopping a lot of inside runs near the line of scrimmage."

↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider takeaways from 2nd open practice of preseason for Aggies

"DJ Hicks did well across each portion of practice from what we could see."

↗ Texas A&M Fall Camp Notes: Three defensive standouts from Monday's open practice

"While Nabou never appeared to make a glaring mistake, the offensive guards were often no match for defensive tackles DJ Hicks and CJ Mims."

↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies

"Also, I feel like this year will be another huge draft year with DJ Hicks and a lot of other guys who will go to the league as well."

↗ No. 1 DL in 2028 class planning to visit Texas A&M this season, talks interest in the Aggies

"Went there for spring practice, DJ Hicks and that defensive line look like they're going to be on go mode."

↗ No. 1 DL in 2028 class planning to visit Texas A&M this season, talks interest in the Aggies

"Texas A&M defensive tackle DJ Hicks talks with the media following the first practice of preseason camp for the Aggies."

↗ Texas A&M football highlights from 1st practice of 2026 preseason camp (offense), interviews

"On the interior, DJ Hicks and CJ Mims provide the physicality the Aggies crave and lacked a year ago."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Scoop: Latest Intel from Inside the Program

"There may not be a better window of opportunity for David "DJ" Hicks to make his push toward stardom than in his final year of eligibility, as he steps into a leading role in the defensive tackle room following the departures of Tyler Onyedim and Albert Regis."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Football: Five Breakout Candidates to Watch

"After arriving at Texas A&M as a five-star and one of the top-ranked prospects in the country, Hicks has yet to consistently perform at an elite level."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Football: Five Breakout Candidates to Watch

"However, he closed last season on a strong note, and that momentum makes him a clear breakout candidate heading into this year."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Football: Five Breakout Candidates to Watch

"Inside, DJ Hicks is another name that has made some good adjustments physically."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Practice: Intel coming out of College Station

"The return of Albert Regis and DJ Hicks has also been a major factor in containing the run."

↗ Key Takeaways From Aggies' Win Over Arkansas

"We've started to see Dayon Hayes' impact as he settles into the new system, and players like DJ Hicks are beginning to flash the potential many expected to see from them out of high school."

↗ Three Things I Know, Three Things I Don't: Aggies Look To Remain Undefeated