Rickey Hagood II

Height:
6-0
Weight:
305
Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Columbia, S.C.
High School:
Lower Richmond
Position:
DT
Major:
Graphic Design

2015 (Junior): Played in games against Missouri State and Saint Francis (Pa.) as a reserve defensive tackle.

2014 (Sophomore): Saw action in three games as a reserve on the defensive line...played at Illinois, against Butler and Saint Francis (Pa.).

2013 (Freshman): Saw action in four games as a reserve on the defensive line...played against Michigan State, Duquesne, Illinois State and North Dakota State...credited with five total tackles, including two solo stops...had a season-best three tackles in win over Duquesne...also recovered a fumble against the Dukes...had two stops against Illinois State...named scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Dayton and South Dakota State...earned his first letter.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter as a defensive tackle and nose guard...was top 100 player in South Carolina by rivals.com prior to senior season...the Diamond Hornets were 4-7, but reached the playoffs...coach was Daryl Page...was also a wrestler and member of the track and field team.

PERSONAL: Parents are Christeen and Kent Hagood...has a sister...major is graphic design...is the 2015-16 recipient of the Elliot L. Giles Scholarship.