Northwestern Iowa’s 6-foot-4, 350-pound rookie mauler brings rare mass and upside up front
Samuel Hicks enters Northwestern (IA) as a true freshman offensive lineman at a massive 6-foot-4, 350 pounds, which immediately screams power, anchor strength, and room to reshape a run game or pocket. He was listed on the 2026 roster after signing in February 2026 from Booneville, Ark., and his sheer size is the clear differentiator—exactly the kind of frame coaches love to develop on the interior. The big question is technique and conditioning, but if he moves his feet and handles the college jump, he’s the type of lineman who can become a problem for defensive fronts.
