Zelus Hicks
#13

Zelus Hicks

DB Texas Texas Freshman

Bio

Height 6'2"
Weight 183 lbs
Hometown Atlanta, GA
High School Carrollton
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#241 National
0.9156 Rating

Scouting Report

A
92 / 100 Ceiling 92 • Floor 84
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

Zelus Hicks is a 4-star Safety from Atlanta, GA (Carrollton) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 241 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9156. Committed to University of Texas.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-2, 183 lbs. Taller than 78% and heavier than 42% of 2025 Safety prospects in the SEC Scouts database (139 with a listed size).

Play Style

Unable to assess specific play style without position designation and limited recruiting data, though Texas' interest suggests versatile athletic traits that fit their program's developmental model.

Strengths

  • High composite rating (0.9156) indicates strong overall athletic ability and projection
  • Secured commitment from premier program Texas, suggesting elite-level evaluation by top-tier coaching staff
  • Geographic location in Atlanta metro provides exposure to high-level competition and development resources

Areas to Improve

  • Position clarity needed - uncertainty suggests either late positional switch or developmental projection
  • Limited recruiting market exposure with minimal offer sheet requires validation of talent level

College Projection

Likely redshirt candidate given the positional uncertainty, with 2-3 year development timeline expected. Texas' investment suggests they see specific upside that may not be immediately apparent, projecting him as potential contributor by junior/senior seasons.

NFL Outlook

Limited assessment possible without position clarity, though 4-star rating keeps professional potential viable with proper development and position definition over college career.

Best Fit

Programs with strong player development infrastructure and flexibility to maximize athletic traits across multiple positions - Texas fits this profile perfectly with their track record of developing versatile athletes.

Player Comparison

Jordan Poyer Oregon State • Miami Dolphins 82% match

Similar 6'2", 198 lb frame with versatile athletic traits that allowed projection to multiple positions. Both were strong regional prospects who committed to programs that valued their developmental upside and athletic versatility over immediate positional certainty, with coaching staffs seeing untapped potential in their skill sets.

Career History

2026
Texas #13 DB - Freshman
2025
Texas #13 DB - Freshman