Five-Star DL David Hicks Sets Oregon Official Visit
Oregon fans are hoping to see Dan Lanning take advantage of his headlining Tosh Lupoi hire. And Lupoi has put Oregon in the game with Peatow (Texas) five-star defensive lineman David Hicks.
The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder is the No. 5 ranked player nationally in the On3 Consensus Rankings. He is the top-ranked player at his position and from his home state of Texas.
Rivals analyst Nick Harris reported Hicks has set two official visits. He will visit Michigan State on June 3 and Oregon on June 17.
Hicks took an unofficial visit to Oregon for the Spring game at the end of April. He spoke with ScoopDuck about the visit and the impression made by a lively atmosphere.
“It was really fun up at Oregon,” Hicks told ScoopDuck. “We hung out with the players a lot. We went to eat with the coaches. I spent a lot of time with coach (Tosh) Lupoi. I like him a lot. He’s one of my favorites. He’s a really good guy and I feel like he gets the most out of you.”
On3 Scouting Report:
Physically-developed defensive lineman with advanced power along with length and quickness. Possesses a big frame with a muscled build and an 80-inch wingspan at 6-foot-4. Has brute strength which he pairs with initial quickness to create steady disruption along the line of scrimmage. Consistently shows quick and powerful hands at the point of attack with some advanced pass rush technique for a young defensive lineman. Very much a power player at this point in his development, but plays with some nuance and technical skill. Working at both defensive end and defensive tackle as a junior at a powerhouse program in Texas’ highest classification. A strong, but not elite athlete. Turned in dominant showings at college camps prior to his junior season.
