Dan Hicks brings size, experience, and sneaky production to Mercer’s defensive front
In the 2025 season, Mercer redshirt senior DL Dan Hicks appeared in 11 games and posted 11 tackles, 7 solo stops, 4 assists, 2 sacks, and a pass breakup—solid disruption from a 6-5, 265-pound edge-to-interior body type that gives him matchup flexibility. He stands out more for length, experience, and steady role-player impact than flashy volume, which is exactly the kind of dependable front-seven piece coaches love when they want toughness, physicality, and a grown-man presence up front. In short: if you need a disciplined, versatile defensive lineman with proven snaps, Hicks fits the bill.
