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1 solo, 2 assists in 2025 scouted game vs Texas. Prior to DC Jim Knowles's departure for the same position at Penn State, Hicks began exploring the hybrid Jack role. "It's funny, when we hired Matt Patricia, the first person I thought of was C. J," linebacker coach James Laurinaitis said. With J. T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer going to the NFL, the Buckeyes recognized the need for talented pass rushers. While seniors Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson can help fill the void, Hicks can at least add depth coming off the edge. But Hicks is listed at 6-foot-3 and 233 pounds on Ohio State's 2024 roster, making him roughly three inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than Tuimoloau or Sawyer. Is he a LB? We know he's the 247sports.com Spring Game Co-MVP. Hicks spent his entire early collegiate career with the Ohio State Buckeyes. During the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Columbus, he was a direct college locker room teammate of Bills rookie cornerback Jordan Hancock.
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Has played in 29 career games with 13 starts. Named a 2025 Second-Team All-American by The Sporting News and the AFCA. Named to 2025 Coaches' All-SEC First Team. SEC sack leader in 2025 with 12.0, just exploded in scouted game vs #9 Vandy 3 solo, 2 asst, 1 sack, 1FF, 1 FR. Elite pass rusher.
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