Hicks was born and grew up in Dayton, Ohio.He attended Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio, where he won Ohio's Division III Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, after recording 84 tackles, 18 for loss, and 2 interceptions. [1] During his high school career, he played multiple defensive positions, such as strong safety, or outside linebacker, [2] and was also awarded two first ...

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• C.J. is in his second season with the Buckeyes • He earned is first Varsity O letter in 2022, playing in 12 games as a true freshman • He recorded six tackles on special teams with four of those solo stops

2024年12月23日 · Linebacker C.J. Hicks, one of Ohio State’s most highly-touted prospects, has finally broken his silence on his future with the Buckeyes, announcing a stunning decision to leave the program. This unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves through the college football community and leaves many questioning what led to his departure.

2025年3月9日 · CJ Hicks is moving from linebacker to defensive end, which has coaches excited about what he could bring to the defense this year.

2025年3月7日 · C.J. Hicks is now a member of Larry Johnson’s position group as he makes the move to playing edge defender full-time after three years as a backup linebacker for Ohio State.

2024年7月17日 · Hicks played linebacker for Archbishop Alter High School in Dayton. He was Ohio's 2021 Division III Defensive Player of the Year, recording 84 tackles 18 tackles-for-loss and two interceptions.

5 天之前 · CJ Hicks, one of the Buckeyes’ linebackers, will be the focal point of all the change that the defense will experience. Entering his fourth season in Columbus, Hicks has been a linebacker for ...

2022 Media Guide: C.J. is part of Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class … he enrolled in classes at Ohio State in January 2022 along with 13 other members of his class … a five-star prospect according to 247Sports and the No. 1-ranked player in Ohio for the Class of 2022 … semifinalist for the Maxwell Club’s National High School ...

5 小时之前 · C.J. Hicks has moved from linebacker to defense end. It’ll lead to a breakout season. Hicks could lead the Buckeyes in sacks. Linebackers coach James Laurinaitis called Hicks his best blitzer ...