Longhorns snag one of 2026's top safety recruits in Zelus Hicks

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns landed one of the best defensive back recruits in the country Thursday.

Zelus Hicks, a 5-star safety from Carrollton, Georgia, is a 2026 recruit and is the third-ranked safety in the country for his class. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, which include rankings from Rivals and ESPN, Hicks earned a fifth star while 247Sports alone has him at a 4-star.

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