Two Texas A&M signees set to play in UA All-America game
Under Armour All-America Game practices continue this weekend in Orlando, Florida, with around 100 of the nation’s top football prospects from the 2023 recruiting cycle were at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. Texas A&M has two signees participating have been participating in practices, preparing for Tuesday’s game.
The All-American game is to be played on January 3 at 4 P.M. central (5 P.M. Eastern) at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Texas A&M class of 2023 signees, Five-Star Plus+ defensive lineman David Hicks and Top-100 cornerback Bravion Rogers both earned the honors of playing in the Under Armour All-America game.
Both Hicks and Rogers are repping Team Phantom in this week’s game, Hicks donning the No. 5 jersey while Rogers will be wearing the No. 17 jersey.
Hicks has been getting loads of praise on social media after some dominant practice performances. He was even named On3’s Day 3 MVP.
Hicks’ On3 Scouting Summary
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.
Rogers’ On3 Scouting Summary
Developmental corner prospect with tremendous athletic ability that can run with almost any player in the state of Texas. Two-way player for La Grange at corner and wide receiver. Doubles as a top athlete in track and field. Posted a 6’07” high jump as well as a 21’06” long jump in 2022 and ran 10.67 in the 100m in 2021. Has the long speed and hip fluidity to stay in phase as well as the ball skills to win at the catch point. Lacks ideal height and length. Needs to clean up his footwork and hand placement in press, but is easily fixable with collegiate coaching. High upside prospect due to his lack of development in positional traits along with his high level movement skills. Older for the class, turning 18 years old as a junior.