As a redshirt sophomore in 2005, Wicks played backup to all-conference safeties Mike Lorello and Jahmile Addae.

Wicks ended the regular season with a key 4th quarter interception against the South Florida Bulls.

Wicks recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl win.

At the beginning of the 2006 season, Eric Wicks and fellow-Mountaineer (as well as fellow Pittsburgh Metro player) Kevin "Boo" McLee made the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list.

He had a fumble recovery after John Holmes hit quarterback Brian Brohm, knocking the ball loose, that he took 44 yards for a touchdown.

Wicks' performance in the Louisville win earned his Big East Defensive Player of the Week honors.

In the 66-21 victory over #20 Connecticut to clinch the Big East title, Wicks recorded 4 tackles and two pass deflections.

At the end of the regular season, Wicks earned the team's Coaches Contribution Award.

He was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, though he did work out at the West Virginia's Pro Day on March 13, 2008.