July 1, 2026

Ohio State football’s NFL-bound safety warns not to underestimate one Buckeye quarterback

INDIANAPOLIS — Ronnie Hickman won’t be around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this spring as Ohio State football settles its quarterback competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. © David Petkiewicz cleveland.com/cleveland.com/TNS OSU QB Kyle McCord is sacked during second half action at Ohio Stadium in Columbus in the game between Ohio State University and Maryland on Saturday, October 8, 2021. The Buckeyes won easily 66-17. The NFL-bound safety did get a long look at McCord through practice reps over the past couple of years. He advised those who have taken notice of Brown’s arm strength and perceived edge in mobility not to underestimate the older quarterback’s abilities. “Don’t sleep on Kyle, man — that guy can sling it,” Hickman said Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “… Don’t sleep on Kyle at all, man. That guy can put the ball where it needs to be.” Recommended Buckeyes stories Hickman…

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