A.J. Haulcy is taking his talents to LSU.
The All-Big 12 safety committed to the Tigers football program on Sunday, per his agency, AP Sports.
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Haulcy leaves the University of Houston through the NCAA tansfer portal.
Haulcy led the Coogs with five interceptions and tied for the most in the league. He ranked second with 13 passes defensed and had a 85.8 Pro Football Focus coverage grade.
Now, Haulcy moves on. The Thurgood Marshall graduate recorded 97 tackles two seasons ago and is a plug-and-play safety expected to draw interest from multiple top programs around the nation.
Haulcy is a big, fast and physical defensive back at 6-foot, 215 pounds
Haulcy, a former freshman All-American at New Mexico, spoke with KPRC 2 about his decision:
“The biggest factor in making my decision was God. I gave everything to Him, asked Him to lead and guide me down the righteous path, and this is the outcome,” Haulcy told KPRC 2. “I’m looking for a place where I can play on the biggest stage, compete for a national championship, and continue growing as both a player and a man.
“From a coaching standpoint, I want someone who can elevate my game — someone who can teach me more than I already know about football. At the end of the day, I just want to play, win, and keep learning."
What type of player in terms of your skills do they get and as a person in the locker room and community?
“I would describe myself as a fast, physical, and versatile player. I’ve improved in every part of my game. I can play zone, I can play man, and I can come down in the box and make plays. I’m a leader who leads by example — if I want everyone doing the right thing, I’m going to show them how to do it. I also share the free game I’ve learned over the years with my teammates because I want us all to win. Off the field, I care deeply about giving back to the community.
“Growing up, I always wished someone would come back and give us the things we didn’t have — so now I’m that person. I’ve been part of several community efforts. One time, with my former teammate Donovan Smith, we handed out backpacks to elementary school kids for back-to-school. I also helped give out toys to kids at an elementary school with Justin Allen. My goal as a player is to be the best version of myself every single day. I want to win, be a great teammate, and become the best safety in next year’s draft.”
Lastly, what are your goals as a player and how does training with Jacory Nichols alongside NFL guys boost your game and motivate you?
“Training with Jacory has played a huge role in that. His workouts give you real game reps, so when it’s time to suit up, it feels like I’ve already done it a thousand times. He really helped sharpen my coverage skills. Training alongside NFL guys also pushes me — it reminds me that there’s always room to grow, and the free game they share during workouts is invaluable."
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com .