C. J. Hicks (born December 1, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
[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-team All-Ohio selections.
[3] Coming out of high school, Hicks was rated as one of the best players in the 2022 recruiting class.
[5] He recorded 6 tackles, 4 solo, 2 assisting in 12 games, including their Peach Bowl loss, played during his freshman season.
[1] He also played 4 snaps in the Buckeyes' loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl Classic.