C.J. Hicks

C.J. Hicks is a senior linebacker for Ohio State. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds, Hicks wears No. 11 and is an active roster player. His early life and background traces to Dayton, Ohio. In his 2025 regular season action, Hicks appeared in four games and made his NCAAF contributions primarily on defense. His C.J. Hicks stats for that stretch include 5 combined tackles (2 solo, 3 assists) and 1 tackle for loss for 1 yard. He recorded 0.0 sacks, 0 quarterback hits, 0 interceptions, and 0 forced fumbles, with 0 passes defended and 0 fumble recoveries. He did not start a game during that sample (0 starts). As a linebacker, his player position and role on team centers on run support and tackling production, with measurable impact shown in his combined tackles and tackle-for-loss total across limited appearances. This C.J. Hicks NCAAF profile reflects a defensive résumé built on snaps in a rotational role during the 2025 season.