2022: Played in all 11 games, with five starts on the defensive line ... recorded 28 tackles on the season ... also credited with 2.0 TFLs and one blocked kick on the year ... had a season-high five tackles and a TFL in the season finale win over Western Illinois.
2021 (fall): Saw action in 10 games for the Redbirds on the defensive line ... finished the season with five tackles, including two solo stops.
At Minnesota: Played in seven games in 2020 ... saw action on special teams and defense, making three tackles ... saw action in all 13 games in 2019, with one tackle at Rutgers and one against Wisconsin ... made collegiate debut against New Mexico State in 2018 ... saw action against Miami (OH), Ohio State and Nebraska ... notched first collegiate tackle against Purdue and recorded one tackle in Quick Lane Bowl victory against Georgia Tech ... redshirted in 2017.
Boylan Central Catholic HS: As a senior, notched 30 tackles and made six sacks as team finished 8-2 ... broke up 10 passes, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles, recorded one safety and returned an interception for a touchdown ... received three stars from Scout and two stars ESPN, rivals and 247 Sports ... Scout tabbed him as the No. 7 defensive end in Illinois, the No. 108 player at his position and the No. 125 recruit in the Midwest ... ESPN listed him as the No.38 player in his state and as the No. 111 prospect at his position ... coached by John Cacciatore ... also lettered in swimming and track and field.
Personal: Son of Nicole and Luke Hickcox ... has one sister (Brenna) ... father, Luke, played football at Rock Valley College.
