Walk-on who adds depth at the punter position ...Looks to compete for playing time this season ...Dean's List ... Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll ... 2006 (Jr.): Redshirted ... Junior College: Two-year letterwinner for Coach Dominic Green at Southwest Community College ... Two-time all-state selection ... Averaged 41 yards a punt as a sophomore ... As a sophomore, part of the team that finished 4-3 ... Averaged 40.5 yards a punt as a freshman ... Prep: Three-year letterwinner for Head Coach Charlie Newlon at Parklane Academy ... Named all-conference during junior and senior seasons ... Also named all-state as a senior ...Chosen as an all-star following his senior season ...Also received two letters in baseball ... Named all-conference during his junior and senior seasons ...Chosen as an all-star as a senior ... Personal: Son of Richard and Debora Hicks ... Majoring in coaching and sport administration ... Born Nov. 3, 1985.