June 20, 2026

5-star recruit C.J. Hicks, one of the top linebackers in the country, signs with Ohio State football

C.J. Hicks is officially an Ohio State Buckeye. Hicks, who verbally committed as a sophomore, is headed to Columbus after signing his letter of intent on Wednesday, the first of two signing days in the recruiting cycle. Hicks, from Kettering Alter, is the highest-rated player in the Buckeyes 2022 recruiting class and according to 247Sports, is the second-best linebacker in the country. Live: Who’s signing with Ohio State football on National Signing Day Hicks comes to Ohio State to play a position of need. The 6-foot-3-inch, 215-pounder is one of two highly ranked linebackers signing; the second being Gabe Powers. Hicks is the No.12-ranked overall recruit in the country. He is the No.1 player in the state of Ohio. It’s the fourth straight season Ohio State has landed the state’s top-ranked prospect.Jack Sawyer, from Pickerington North, played in 12 games as a true freshman and recorded three sacks. He was…

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