An Interview with Mylan Hicks

Mylan Hicks could be an important prospect for Michigan’s future. Mylan is a 2010 cornerback prospect out of Detroit Renaissance. Not only could Hicks fill a need at corner, but could help Michigan break up a pipeline that MSU seems to be building with his school. Take a look at his highlight film, and the conversation we had.

TOM: How is recruiting going for you so far, do you like the process?

MYLAN: It’s just a process you have to be patient with. I’m not in a big rush. I’m just going to sit back and wait for the offers to come in.

TOM: Have your teammates been helping you, or trying to persuade you?

MYLAN: Ishmael Thomas and Jared Hunter are in my class. Lawrence Thomas is in the 2011 class. We decided that every camp we go to, we’ll go together. I’m not sure if we’ll be a package deal, I don’t think any of us really know where we want to go. MSU is trying to build a pipeline from Renaissance.

TOM: Who are the leaders right now? Who are you hoping to hear from?

MYLAN: Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Vanderbilt, Toledo. I don’t really have an order. I definitely want to stay in the Midwest, but distance isn’t a factor. It would just be good to stay in state. I’m going to check out Vanderbilt on the 21^st, and I’ve already been to Toledo. If anyone asks to see me, I’ll go.

TOM: You play RB, CB, and you also run track. What are you primarily getting recruited for in college?

MYLAN: Primarily a corner. Some schools have said I could be an athlete. I want to play corner though, and if I could return punts I’d like that too. I like to have the ball.

TOM: How has track helped you with football?

MYLAN: It gets you in shape to be ready for the whole season. It helps for me because I play both ways, and you do a lot of running at corner. I rarely came off the field, so it has kept me in the right shape to make plays.

TOM: What camps and combines are you going to this summer?

MYLAN: A camp in Columbus, the Badger camp. The Nike camp, the Michigan and MSU camps.

TOM: What kind of time table do you have as far as a decision?

MYLAN: After my senior season. I’m not in a rush.

TOM: What factors will play into who you choose?

MYLAN: I’m not really leaning anywhere; I’m equal with everyone right now. It depends on the relationship with the coaching staff, and whether or not I have a chance to play.

TOM: Being from Michigan, how do you think U of M and MSU compare as far as recruiting in state players?

MYLAN: I would say that both programs want kids to stay in state, obviously. I know for a fact that MSU is making an honest attempt to keep them in state. I’ve seen a lot of kids go to Michigan too though. I visited Michigan 2 weeks ago, and met Coach Rod. They’re all real cool guys, and they’re trying to keep everyone. I don’t think either school is doing a better job than the other.

TOM: What’s the perception of Michigan and MSU from your point of view? Did last season affect you, for either school?

MYLAN: Michigan has the winning history, the bowls, and championships. MSU is on the upcoming, and I think winning is in their future. Michigan just went through a transition, and so last season definitely didn’t affect me at all.