#88 De’Arieun Hicks
Redshirt Sophomore | 6-3 | 287 lbs. | Richmond, Indiana
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Previous College: Gardner-Webb University
- Projection: Third-String
- Status: On Scholarship
De’Arieun Hicks (b. April 7, 2006) is an FCS transfer defensive tackle who is majoring in sociology. He redshirted and did not see any game action in 2024 for the Bulldogs.
Last season, Hicks played in 12 games, posting 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.
He had a season-best three tackles against Charleston Southern, Tennessee-Martin and Southeast Missouri; registered a season-high two tackles for loss against Charleston Southern; posted a sack at Lindenwood; had half
a sack against SEMO; and recovered a fumble in the season opener at Western Carolina.
Hicks prepped under head coach Randy Kerns at Richmond (Ind.) High School, where he totaled 77 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup during his prep career.
He chose K-State over an offer from Big 12 rival Iowa State, despite the Cyclones’ having the first visit.
His primary recruiter was his position coach, defensive line coach Buddy Wyatt.
