Late round- Akiem Hicks

http://youtu.be/1cmA-CbyZ3M

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A lot of us are hoping for a early round defense tackle, I been watching more and more of the prospects and none stand out at all. This kid though looks like he has a ton of potential, initially was suppose to go to LSU but recruitment violations sent him to Canada. Taking a chance on him allows us to get a guy like Dre Kirkpatrick or a pass-rusher early.

http://www.cbssports...w-heading-north

Well-traveled defensive lineman Akiem Hicks was impressive for a second successive day. Hicks played high school and junior college football in Sacramento, Calif., area. But after being at the center of a LSU recruiting controversy in 2010, he wound up playing for the University of Regina in Canada the past two seasons.
Hicks (6-5, 324 pounds) is one of the largest players on the field, but the most surprising aspect of his game is his impressive movement, showing nimble feet and fast hands. He definitely has some work to do before he is NFL-ready, but he has raw ability. Hicks isn't a natural bender and has very ordinary initial explosion out of his stance. But he does have an 84-inch wingspan and used those long limbs to dominate blockers and prove to pro teams he should be drafted in April.

 

Ha I know his game film is not fair, but the thing is he carried it to the senior bowl and played at the same level.

Just listen to his interview in the link above his highlight type from his Canda team it's about ten minutes long, instantly fell in love.

 

Look at Brockers and look at Hicks their is not much difference in terms of size and raw ability only difference is the level of competition, like I said you look at the Shrine game he played at a high level.

 

If we are talking a 5th possibly a 6th round pick the risk is worth it.

If you think about it defensive tackle could possible be alright next year I understand it's a major need but so is CB, OL, and DE which could b address early. Hicks could turn out to be a great pick, or just fall off. Say if we draft Kirckpatrick in he 1st, Curry in the 2nd, Hicks in the 5th and they all pan out how nasty our defense will be.

 

He just seemed like a high character kid, that I would love to see this kid in two tone blue. Whoever draft him will get a heck of a player. Only time will tell though.