Iowa State DB LaMarcus Hicks II brings size, versatility, and two-way playmaking
LaMarcus Hicks II is a **6-foot-2, 195-pound freshman defensive back** at Iowa State who arrived as a **three-star recruit** with a strong multi-sport, multi-positional background, including production on both sides of the ball in high school. In 2024 at Maine West, he recorded **39 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble**, while also adding **40 catches for 619 yards and 8 touchdowns** as a receiver, which points to good ball skills and competitive instincts. He looks like a fit for a defense that values length, physicality, and upside more than immediate stat-sheet volume.
