Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R7 · #254
S· Round 7
Elijah
Hicks.
Sickos Grade
36.5/100
S· Round 7· Aggressive box safety with run-stopping instincts and hit power
Elijah
Hicks.
California
/ Recruiting profile
★★★★☆stars.8926
National · #333HS class · 2017La Mirada, CA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #254 · CHI
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Cover-2 base defense with zone and match principles, mixing in single-high and blitz packages.
Strong Safety (SS)DimebackerSpecial Teams Ace
Best role
Immediate special teams impact, developing into a versatile reserve safety with sub-package utilization by year two.
Wrong fit
Man-heavy press coverage schemes that ask him to consistently cover tight ends or slot receivers in isolation.
Hicks's high football IQ and physical play in the box make him a good fit for a defense that values run support and versatility from its safeties.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | California | — | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | California | — | 26 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | California | — | 42 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | California | — | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | California | — | 72 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 206 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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