Drake Hickman Drake Hickman 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Westview | 2028 State TN is one of the most undervalued players in Tennessee, regardless of class. He’s been elite and produced at such a high level, but holds just one Division I offer from UT-Martin.

Last season, he totaled 91 tackles, 18 being for a loss and five sacks. So, the production is clearly there. He’s a lean defensive lineman, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 235 pounds with a strong frame.

He’s an elite run stuffer, has enough wiggle to get after the quarterback, possesses a longer frame that allows for additional weight and has elite upside at the next level.

Drake Hickman Drake Hickman 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Westview | 2028 State TN is a promising talent along the defensive line with his combination of size, athleticism and versatility.

He plays the strong end position in his team’s three-man defensive front and makes an impact in a variety of ways from that alignment.

He has legitimate pass rushing upside that can grow into a 3-tech at the college level. He has a developing arsenal of tools, but he has shown strong flashes of a productive swim move against better opponents on the schedule.

Against the run, he has a high motor and works hard to gain inside leverage to take away his gap assignment and force rushers to not run his way.

He is also a key piece of the offensive line for his team, claiming a tackle spot on the state title run.

Hickman is an exciting prospect that will look to improve the subtleties in his game to take the next step from promising young prospect to a next top recruit at Westview.

Drake Hickman Drake Hickman 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Westview | 2028 State TN is an electric player for the Westview Chargers. After posting an excellent freshman season in 2024, he’s looked even better this year. The big interior lineman is straight-up dominant against the run, showing a remarkable ability to get off blocks and into the backfield.

He’s quick off the ball, has nice hand placement and technique, while being extremely physical and fighting through whoever tries to block him. Hickman is solid as a pass rusher and has good speed and athleticism for an interior guy. I’m a massive fan of this player and am excited to see how he progresses over the next two seasons.