The 5-foot-11, 205-pound junior defensive end and running back recorded 81 tackles and 16.5 sacks this past season, leading the Cougars (11-3) to the Class 6A state semifinals. Mickens compiled 39 tackles for loss and logged 21 quarterback hurries, also forcing two fumbles. Offensively, the transfer from Trinity High ran for 1,214 yards and 21 touchdowns and caught 17 passes for 235 yards and two scores.
Mickens has maintained a 3.34 GPA in the classroom. He has made a verbal commitment to receive athletic aid to play football at Penn State University beginning in the fall of 2026.
Mickens has volunteered locally at his grandmother’s church, giving out turkeys at Thanksgiving and toys at Christmas. He has also donated his time as a youth football coach and mentor.
