In yesterday’s State Secrets, we talked about 2022 Ohio State commit C.J. Hicks and his efforts on the recruiting trail. One of three early pledges in next year’s class for the Buckeyes, the No. 15 athlete in the nation has been an incredibly vital asset for Ryan Day and position coach Al Washington. Linebacker will be a huge position of emphasis in the next cycle, and Hicks is already trying to sway some top prospects to Columbus.
Hicks has been able to build a strong bond with Shawn Murphy, the No. 1 ILB and No.