David Hicks Jr., 5-star prospect and No. 1 2023 DL, announces SEC commitment

David Hicks Jr. is heading to the SEC, staying close to his home in Katy, Texas.

On Wednesday afternoon, Hicks announced that he was choosing Texas A&M over Oklahoma and others.

He was considered a near-lock to go to Oklahoma, so many were surprised he chose A&M, which he did in a live ceremony:

? GIG EM ?

Texas A&M lands a MAJOR commitment from Katy (Texas) Paetow 5 ⭐️ DL David Hicks Jr.

Here is the moment the world found out ⬇️ @RivalsNick | @mbpRivals pic.twitter.com/4MWDUDC5ke

— Rivals (@Rivals) September 28, 2022

BREAKING: Five-Star DL David Hicks (@DJ2g23) has Committed to Texas A&M!

The No. 1 DL in the ‘23 Class chose the Aggies over Oklahoma, Alabama, Michigan State, and others.

No one is recruiting DL in the past 2 years better than A&M https://t.co/q4qS53JWdj pic.twitter.com/3QLnIbjlqw

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 28, 2022

Per the 247Sports composite rankings, Hicks is the No. 12 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 1 defensive lineman and the No. 1 overall recruit from the state of Texas.

The Aggies now have 12 players in their 2023 recruiting class, which currently ranks No. 18 in the nation, per 247Sports.

Below, check out some of Hicks’ high school highlights, courtesy of Hudl: