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Will Hicks

File SAF-199 · National rank 2260 · 2027 class

Will Hicks

#17· New Mexico ·SAF ·Jr ·2027 Draft · New Orleans, La.

6'0"Height 198 lbWeight

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Media & News

247Sports Jan 20, 2026
Will Hicks, New Mexico Lobos, Safety - 247Sports
ESPN Aug 14, 2024
Will Hicks - Hampton Pirates Defensive Back - ESPN
Syracuse.com Feb 24, 2023
Former Syracuse football strength and conditioning coach Will Hicks re-hired as Director of Player Engagement - Syracuse.com
WSYR Feb 24, 2023
Will Hicks rejoins Orange football staff - WSYR
Syracuse University Athletics Oct 22, 2019
William Hicks - Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Strength Coach - Staff Directory - Syracuse University Athletics

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Will Hicks #17

New Mexico · SAF · Jr · 2027 Draft · New Orleans, La. · C.E. King

6-0 · 198 lbs

4.7

UDFA

Floor 3.9 · Ceiling 5.1

#2260 overall · #199 SAF of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Productive returning DB (via Hampton) — 72 tk, 0 sacks, 1 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection, not inflated.

Ceiling · 5.1

2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · Mountain West draft-temper.

Floor · 3.9

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.8.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Hampton → New Mexico

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	INT	PD	FF
2025	Hampton	12	72	48	1	4	2