LaMarcus Hicks II brings NFL-length size, special-teams value, and upside as a physical DB
In the 2025 season, LaMarcus Hicks II was a true freshman redshirt at Iowa State who appeared in three games on special teams but did not record stats, which hints more at developmental trajectory than immediate box-score production. He profiles as a 6-2, 195-pound defensive back with the size and physicality to fit at safety, and recruiting outlets tagged him as a three-star prospect with a top-60 Illinois ranking and No. 210 CB nationally in the 2025 cycle. The differentiator is his frame, athletic versatility, and bloodline: his father was an All-Big 12 Iowa State DB, so there’s real football DNA here.
