Rankings Jump: #126 to #70rnOne of my favorite defensive players in the Class is Hudson’s Sam Hickman. The 6’3″ 225 lbs edge rusher/DE is an explosive athlete off the ball. His first step and closing speed gave QBs little time to avoid him. His lateral agility allowed him to make one on one tackles in the backfield or off the edge against shifty, smaller athletes. His strong hands and ability to transition that first step burst into power allowed him to make an impactful bull rush. His balance of power, size, and burst/range will have him in position to be an impact at the next level.

Rankings Jump: #126 to #70rnOne of my favorite defensive players in the Class is Hudson’s Sam Hickman. The 6’3″ 225 lbs edge rusher/DE is an explosive athlete off the ball. His first step and closing speed gave QBs little time to avoid him. His lateral agility allowed him to make one on one tackles in the backfield or off the edge against shifty, smaller athletes. His strong hands and ability to transition that first step burst into power allowed him to make an impactful bull rush. His balance of power, size, and burst/range will have him in position to be an impact at the next level.