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Zelus Hicks
Returning to Texas for 2026
R-Fr. · Atlanta, Ga. → Carrollton
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Zelus Hicks
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Texas
Returning around him
- 28% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8006
Peaked at #8006 this season.
Background
A second-year defensive back who has played in one career game. FRESHMAN (2025) Made collegiate debut vs. Sam Houston (9/20). HIGH SCHOOL Rated a four-star prospect by all major recruiting services … reclassified from the class of 2026 … was ranked as the No. 33 overall prospect, No. 3 safety and...