Meet the Transfers: Davon Hicks
3/14/2024 1:30:00 PM | Football
Series takes a look at all of the new transfers joining the Eagles
STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern football program has announced its January enrollees which include 16 transfers. GSEagles.com had a chance to sit down with each of the transfers for a quick Q&A so all of Eagle Nation can get to know their new Eagles. Up next is Davon Hicks, from Washington State.
NAME: Davon Hicks
Linebacker • 6-0 • 205 • r-Jr.
Fort Pierce, Fla.
Vero Beach HS • Washington State
Pronounced DAY-von
What attracted you to Georgia Southern when you were making a decision to transfer?
Coach Helton. I felt like he's a family guy toward his teams and he works with his players to be better.
What do you like to do when you're away from football?
Play video games
What's your pregame ritual?
Music, listening to Kodak Black, Jdot Breezy, Lil Durk, King Von
What do you prefer - a book, a movie or a video game?
Video game - NBA 2K
What's the last show you binge-watched?
Power
If you weren't a football player, what sport would you go to college to play?
Baseball
After football is over, what are your current career aspirations?
Physical Therapist
What's something most people don't know about you?
I was the only boy in the house out of four people
Finally, what aspect of gameday in Paulson Stadium are you looking forward to experiencing on Aug. 31 against Boise State?
Tailgate, the fans, I'm ready for it to be loud so I can see how it is.
Georgia Southern opens its 2024 season at home on Saturday, Aug. 31 against defending Mountain West champion Boise State as part of an exciting six-game home schedule at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Ticket renewals are underway and information can be found at GSEagles.com/PowerOfPaulson.
NAME: Davon Hicks
Linebacker • 6-0 • 205 • r-Jr.
Fort Pierce, Fla.
Vero Beach HS • Washington State
Pronounced DAY-von
What attracted you to Georgia Southern when you were making a decision to transfer?
Coach Helton. I felt like he's a family guy toward his teams and he works with his players to be better.
What do you like to do when you're away from football?
Play video games
What's your pregame ritual?
Music, listening to Kodak Black, Jdot Breezy, Lil Durk, King Von
What do you prefer - a book, a movie or a video game?
Video game - NBA 2K
What's the last show you binge-watched?
Power
If you weren't a football player, what sport would you go to college to play?
Baseball
After football is over, what are your current career aspirations?
Physical Therapist
What's something most people don't know about you?
I was the only boy in the house out of four people
Finally, what aspect of gameday in Paulson Stadium are you looking forward to experiencing on Aug. 31 against Boise State?
Tailgate, the fans, I'm ready for it to be loud so I can see how it is.
Georgia Southern opens its 2024 season at home on Saturday, Aug. 31 against defending Mountain West champion Boise State as part of an exciting six-game home schedule at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Ticket renewals are underway and information can be found at GSEagles.com/PowerOfPaulson.
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