2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Michael Hicks Jr., DB, Fort Valley State University

• Name: Michael Hicks Jr.
• Height: 6’
• Weight: 200
• Position: DB
• College: Fort Valley State University
• Twitter: @MLHJ_era

What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?

• Doughboys 

When breaking down your film what will stick out?

• My playmaking ability, being able to create turnovers at a constant rate

If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?

• Buying a home and investing the rest

What has been your biggest failure?

• Not beating our rivals Albany State yet since I’ve been at Fort Valley

What do your teammates say is your best quality?

• My teammates might say my daily energy or leadership skills

Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?

• Shemar Bridges, he transferred in and showed the entire team he is our most explosive receiver quickly

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?

• A lot of parents called me Hit Stick Hicks back in high school

What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?

• My degree is in Accounting and I hope to open my own tax firm

What is your coolest life moment?

• Winning the 5A State Championship my senior year 

What song would you sing at Karaoke night?

• Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill

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If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?

• Jamie Foxx

Who is your favorite football team?

• The Miami Dolphins

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

• Proceed with caution

What is your biggest fear?

• Letting my family down

Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?

• Justin Simmons

Take us through game day, How do you prepare?

•  I’ll wake up and play some throwbacks to relax my mind and switch to my game day playlist on the way to the stadium.

Do you have any hobbies?

• Besides football, I like to cook when I have time to make a full meal

If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?

• Minkah Fitzpatrick 

Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?

• My mom and dad have always been a huge influence. They push me to be a better man as a whole. My sister pushed me academically to make sure my GPA never got low

What motivates you to work hard?

 • My fear of letting my family down