Marques Hicks brings burst, efficiency, and upside to Kent State’s backfield
In the 2025 season, Marques Hicks showed a small but encouraging sample of explosiveness for Kent State, averaging 4.5 yards per carry on 4 carries with a season-long run of 14 yards, while his EA SPORTS College Football 26 profile grades him as a quick, compact back with strong acceleration and toughness. [6][12] At 5-foot-8, 190 pounds, he profiles as a low-center-of-gravity runner who can create leverage, stay balanced through contact, and fit as a change-of-pace back rather than a volume bell cow. [6][12]
