UTEP Miners#98 · DL Preston Hickey
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 300 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Mandeville, LA
Preston Hickey is a DL (#98) for UTEP, from Mandeville, LA. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 8
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 8
Sack rate 3
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 8
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 19
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Preston Hickey career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTEP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NWST | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | All | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
33
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No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Oregon State | L 7-33 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | at Oklahoma | L 0-51 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUTEP DL: #98
- ClassSenior
- HometownMandeville, LA
Preston Hickey: UTEP DL profile and stats
Preston Hickey is a DL (#98) for UTEP, from Mandeville, LA. This profile tracks Preston Hickey's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UTEP roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UTEP sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Preston Hickey in the news
All newsPreviewNevada at UTEP: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Nevada visits UTEP at Sun Bowl. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapOregon State beat UTEP 33-7 (Week 4, 2026)Oregon State beat UTEP 33-7 at Sun Bowl. Now Oregon State is 2-2, and UTEP is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapMichigan beat UTEP 52-17 (Week 3, 2026)Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 3-0, and UTEP is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Preston Hickey play for?
Preston Hickey plays for UTEP, wearing #98 at DL.
What position does Preston Hickey play?
Preston Hickey is a DL for UTEP.
How tall is Preston Hickey?
Preston Hickey is 6-1 and weighs 300 lb.
What year is Preston Hickey in?
Preston Hickey is listed as a senior on the UTEP roster.
Where is Preston Hickey from?
Preston Hickey is from Mandeville, LA.
How many tackles does Preston Hickey have?
Preston Hickey has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.