File EDGE-46 · National rank 378 · 2027 class
C.J. Hicks
6'3"Height
240 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
6.3/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.0 Floor
range 0.4
Ceiling 6.4
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.1
6.0/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · AAC draft-temper.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.3
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Un-buried on draft consensus: USF's most-mocked player (6 appearances in 2027 mocks) and the roster's one nationally-known name (five-star, No. 14 overall 2022). Graded to Day-3/draftable, NOT higher — the buzz is pedigree, not production (42 career tackles, 2.0 sacks in 44 Ohio State games).
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 2, 2026C.J. Hicks 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — EDGE - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 2, 2026C.J. Hicks 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — EDGE - NFL Mock Draft Database
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Sports Illustrated Apr 9, 2021Ohio State Linebacker Commit C.J. Hicks Reaches Five-Star Status - Sports Illustrated