veteran Rice anchor with real left-tackle mileage
Jake Hicks has been a rugged, versatile presence on Rice’s offensive line, with 41 career starts and experience at left tackle, right tackle, right guard, and left guard. In his final college season, he played through a nagging preseason injury but still started all 12 games, which tells you plenty about his toughness and reliability. The big differentiator here is not flash—it’s steadiness, versatility, and leadership, which is exactly what good offensive lines are built on. If a team needs a battle-tested, low-drama protector who can plug multiple spots, Hicks fits the bill.
