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The Dallas Cowboys have met with a versatile All-American running back prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class who believes he is a ‘hidden gem.’<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ACU running back Sam Hicks eludes West Georgia safety Jalen Frazier. \/ Ronald W. Erdrich\/Reporter-News \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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With\u00a0NFL\u00a0free agency in full swing and the NFL Draft just over a month away, news is starting to surface regarding the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys’ visits with some of the top prospects.<\/p>\n

Pro Days are also underway and this week the Cowboys made their way to Abilene Christian to get a good look at Wildcats running back Sam Hicks. Dallas reportedly\u00a0met with Hicks after the workouts.<\/p>\n

Hicks, who was an All-American this season at ACU, is one of the most versatile running backs in this year’s class.<\/p>\n

In fact, Hicks has described himself as a “hidden gem.”<\/p>\n

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Abilene Christian Wildcats running back Sam Hicks rushes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. \/ Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“I\u2019m a hidden gem. I truly believe I\u2019m one of the top all-purpose backs in this class, even though I\u2019m not a big-name guy,” he said in a profile by\u00a0NFL Draft Diamonds.<\/p>\n

“I became an All-American this year in all-purpose yards and had the most total all-purpose yards across both FCS and FBS. I was also one of the top standouts at the Tropical Bowl and College Gridiron Showcase. I work hard and came from literally nothing, and I have a story to tell.<\/p>\n

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Tarleton State cornerback Kasyus Kurns tackles Abilene Christian running back Sam Hicks. \/ Ronald W. Erdrich\/Reporter-News \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hicks transferred to Abilene Christian after two years at Central Michigan. In his lone year with the Wildcats, Hicks rushed for 1,335 yards and 14 touchdowns, while adding 45 catches for 341 yards and three scores.<\/p>\n

Because of his versatility, Hicks will be an intriguing prospect wherever he lands.<\/p>\n

The\u00a02025 NFL Draft\u00a0will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round on Thursday, April 24. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 25, while the final rounds will play out on Saturday, April 26.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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