Defensive Tackle
6′2″
/
294 lbs
Cypress, TX
Cy-Fair
Sophomore
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Hicks has embraced leadership role along A&M's defensive line
One of the veterans along the defensive front, tackle DJ Hicks is already entering his fourth year in Maroon & White. On The Huddle, the senior from Katy spoke about transforming his body during the offseason, the return of Elijah Robinson and more.
9:10
Path of development helped Trovon Baugh become a Maroon Goon
With 15 practices in Maroon & White under his belt, transfer offensive lineman Trovon Baugh feels like his transition to Texas A&M has been very smooth. On The Huddle, the Maroon Goon spoke about leaning on his SEC experience, building chemistry up front and more.
10 days ago by
Jason Howell
2027 defensive lineman Sam LeJeune gets first look at Texas A&M
Over the weekend, 2027 Poplarville (MS) All-American DL Sam LeJeune took his first visit to College Station, where he got to take in a Texas A&M spring practice. Following the trip, LeJeune spoke to TexAgs about the experience.
7:49
16 days ago by
Kay Naegeli
Brandon Davis-Swain aims to be a leader along A&M's defensive line
After transferring from Colorado, defensive tackle Brandon Davis-Swain now has 10 practices under his belt at Texas A&M as the Aggies enter their final week of spring football. On The Huddle, the redshirt sophomore spoke about adjusting to life in Aggieland, A&M's defensive front and more.
16:43
Press Conference: Jones, Rink speak after A&M's eighth spring practice
The Fightin' Texas Aggies were back on the practice field on Saturday morning for their eighth spring practice as preparations for the 2026 campaign are already underway. Following Saturday's practice, Marco Jones and Landon Rink addressed the media.
All Updates
4/23/2026
Hicks has embraced leadership role along A&M's defensive line
4/23/2026
Path of development helped Trovon Baugh become a Maroon Goon
4/10/2026
Brandon Davis-Swain aims to be a leader along A&M's defensive line
4/3/2026
Jordan Lockhart wants the Ags to keep building throughout spring
3/25/2026
Blake Ivy is part of an intense competition up front
3/23/2026
Defensive tackle Landon Rink striving for more consistency
3/16/2026
The Loochador Podcast: Spring practice starts on Friday
3/6/2026
Ask Liucci: Offseason standouts, hoops in the postseason and more
2/19/2026
Ask Liucci: Future for Bucky Ball, early thoughts on Earley's Ags & more
2/6/2026
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Friday, February 6)
1/21/2026
Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
1/16/2026
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Friday, January 16)
1/14/2026
Looch & Bock: Post-portal position grades, Bucky's solid start and more
1/12/2026
In-Home Visit: A&M's portal class sits at 15 as final week begins
12/9/2025
Boadi-Owusu explains how discipline has led A&M to success in 2025
12/4/2025
Defensive tackle DJ Hicks views regular-season finale as a way to learn
11/25/2025
Defense in Review feat. Sean Porter: Texas A&M 48, Samford 0
11/25/2025
Ask Liucci: Favorite memories vs. Texas, Thanksgiving food & more
11/23/2025
The Loochador Podcast: Fightin' Texas Aggies go 7-0 at home in 2025
11/19/2025
Looch & Bock: A&M's inspiring heroics, extending Mike Elko & more
10/14/2025
Freshman Landon Rink being mentored by A&M's stout defensive line
10/9/2025
Ask Liucci: Third consecutive 'big' game at Kyle Field is even bigger
9/9/2025
Defense in Review feat. Sean Porter: Texas A&M 44, Utah State 22
9/3/2025
Ask Liucci: Another Ags-Ags matchup, needing more in Week 2 & more
9/2/2025
Defense in Review feat. Sean Porter: Texas A&M 42, UTSA 24
8/31/2025
The Loochador Podcast: No overreactions to a 42-24 win in Week 1
8/15/2025
The Loochador Podcast: Fall camp takeaways & position group analysis
8/14/2025
Rink and Jones excited to 'go to war' as true freshmen at Texas A&M
8/13/2025
Ask Liucci: Post-scrimmage buzz, favorite Star Wars characters & more
8/8/2025
TexAgs Overtime: Questions for SEC teams projected toward the 'top'
7/23/2025
Ask Liucci: Position battles to watch, potential difference-makers & more
6/25/2025
In-Home Visit: Krempin a key head-to-head win for the Maroon Goons
6/23/2025
TexAgs Overtime: Strength of A&M's position groups in 2025
6/12/2025
Ask Liucci: Impact newcomers, precarious games this fall & more
6/6/2025
TexAgs Overtime: Importance of A&M baseball's staff, portal additions
4/30/2025
Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
3/28/2025
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Friday, March 28)
2/1/2025
The Loochador Podcast: Analyzing Texas A&M's roster as spring ball looms
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national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor
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Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential
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Professional potential is low.