Clay Henry: Hicks has the arm strength to be dangerous in the SEC. His success will be related to the development of the offensive line and Cheyenne O'Grady's off-the-field decisions. O'Grady could make a lot of money playing with Hicks this year, but he's got to quit being a knucklehead. If Hicks has protection, he can deliver the ball. I think the receivers will be improved and the addition of Trey Knox will help.
Dudley Dawson: I think Ben looked very sharp and polished this spring and I have no doubt that quarterback play level this season is going to be much higher than it was in Coach Morris’ first summer.