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COLLEGE STATION — As the Texas A&M football program enters the second half of spring ball, many players are still adjusting to new roles and opportunities.
Perhaps the biggest change on the Aggies roster belongs on the defensive line, where three starters, Shemar Stewart, Nic Scourton and Shemar Turner, have turned their attention to pursuing NFL careers.
The three’s absence has created several holes along the defense, which the Aggies have addressed aggressively since the 2024 season concluded.
A&M added four pieces in the portal and another four from the high school ranks. They also have returners such as DJ Hicks, Albert Regis and Rylan Kennedy, who should play larger roles.
Here’s what Hicks and head coach Mike Elko said after the Aggies’ practice Wednesday:
Why DJ Hicks could have a big season
Hicks came to A&M as a highly touted prospect in the 2023 class. He was rated a five-star prospect and ranked in the top 15 by three major recruiting services (247Sports, ESPN, Rivals). Hicks was also tabbed the No. 1 recruit in Texas by 247Sports.
There may have been a lot of places where Hicks could have stepped in and played right away, totaling just 325 snaps in 2024, the 17th highest on the defense. But staying with the Aggies was something Hicks felt benefited him.
“To be 100% percent honest, it’s difficult,” Hicks told reporters about not playing much early. “It’s hard coming in as a highly-regarded recruit, thinking you’re going to play a lot, and then having to wait your turn. It taught me a lot.”
Hicks has appeared in 24 games over the last two…
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