Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, DJ Hicks or Markis Deal?

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DJ Hicks vs Markis Deal — NFL Draft Comparison

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DJ Hicks

Texas A&M Aggies

DT · #5

Markis Deal

TCU Horned Frogs

DT · #95

2025 college season

2025 college season: DJ Hicks versus Markis Deal
DJ Hicks	Statistic	Markis Deal
26	Tackles	26
Leading value: 3.0	Sacks	1.0
Leading value: 6.5	Tackles for Loss	2.0
0	Passes Defended	2 (leading value)

Measurements

Measurements: DJ Hicks versus Markis Deal
DJ Hicks	Statistic	Markis Deal
6-3	Height	6-5
293 lb	Weight	320 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: DJ Hicks versus Markis Deal
DJ Hicks	Statistic	Markis Deal
Leading value: #273	Fanspeak rank	#300
Leading value: DT 20	Position rank	DT 21
Leading value: 219.5	Average pick	233.8
Leading value: 573	Times drafted	247
Leading value: 44	Hype Score	29
55x	Most drafted to	48x

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DJ Hicks

Dean Kindig

Excellent strike, power, extension, excellent use of arms and hands, controls the action, nice change of direction and burst in pursuit. Direct college teammates with Buffalo's rookie offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams during the 2024 season.

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Markis Deal

Dean Kindig

: As a 6-foot-5, 325-pound force in the middle, Deal played a vital role in plugging up gaps and limiting North Carolina's ground game. His presence allowed TCU's edge rushers and linebackers to roam freely. Deal's highly effective interior run-defense execution earned him an above-average 66.4 PFF defensive grade. AT TCU 2025, SOPHOMORE (13/13): Played and started every game at defensive tackle. Had 26 tackles along with two TFLs and a sack. Eclipsed three tackles four different times.

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