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Preston Hickey UTEP
File DT-341 · National rank 4309 · 2027 class

Preston Hickey

#98· UTEP ·DT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Mandeville, La.
6'1"Height 300 lbWeight
RepresentationBrick Athlete Enterprises Confirmed
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Quick Notes
Preston Hickey is a redshirt senior defensive lineman who transferred to UTEP from Northwestern State and projects as a starter. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyBrick Athlete Enterprises
NotesRepresentation — Brick Athlete Enterprises.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#341 DT / 1170
#4309 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Productive returning DL (via Northwestern State) — 31 tk, 1 sacks, 0 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection, earned not inflated.

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DT Keys 2025 · Northwestern State
31
Tot
Better than 88% of 660 DTs
1
Sacks
Better than 69% of 637 DTs
Recruiting
High SchoolSt. Paul's HS
HometownMandeville, La.
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Transfer
Northwestern State→UTEP 2026
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Players Like Him
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk