Kansas State profiles defensive tackle De’Arieun Hicks ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, Kansas State highlighted defensive tackle De’Arieun Hicks as the countdown to the 2026 kickoff continues. Hicks, a redshirt sophomore from Richmond, Indiana, stands at 6-3 and weighs 287 pounds. He transferred from Gardner-Webb University, where he had 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks last season. Hicks aims to contribute significantly this fall, competing for playing time as a third-string defensive tackle. He previously chose Kansas State over Iowa State during his recruitment.
- •Hicks redshirted in 2024, gaining experience without game action.
- •Last season, he played in 12 games, recording 21 tackles.
- •He had season highs of three tackles in multiple games.
- •He previously played at Richmond High School, excelling defensively.
- •Hicks is majoring in sociology while on scholarship at K-State.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — 88 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: De’Arieun Hicks
"BracketCat counts down the 88th day until 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State defensive tackle De’Arieun Hicks.
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