Texas Longhorns took a big commitment 2026 Carrolton (GA) 4-star safety Zelus Hicks.

But now Hicks It will arrive in Austin a little earlier than expected.

On Tuesday, Hicks opted to transfer from 2026 to 2025, joining a Longhorns class that was already ranked No. 6 in the country before his decision.

Prior to his reclassification, Hicks was ranked as the No. 3 safety and No. 29 player overall in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He is the No. 18 player and No. 1 safety in the class, according to ESPN.

Its ranking in the 2025 cycle has not yet been announced.

Now that he has reclassified in the 2025 class, he will join five-star safety Jonah Williams on the back end, giving Texas one of the best safety commitments in the class.

Hicks committed to the Longhorns in mid-September and received offers from programs such as Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Miami, Ohio State and more. Texas offered Hicks back on May 1.

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