Zelus Hicks is a long, physical Texas DB with instant special-teams juice
Zelus Hicks enters Texas as a 6-foot-2, 183-pound defensive back who was ranked among the nation’s top safeties in recruiting, with ESPN naming him the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class and Rivals calling him a first-off-the-bus eye-catcher. His best differentiators are his downhill tackling, versatility in the secondary, and ability to close space like a heat-seeking missile. Texas and recruiting analysts project him as a strong safety who can help in the box, cover tight ends and running backs, and contribute early on special teams. If your team wants toughness, range, and edge, he fits.
