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C.J. Hicks South Florida
File EDGE-46 · National rank 387 · 2027 class

C.J. Hicks

#1· South Florida ·EDGE ·Gr ·2027 Draft · Dayton, Ohio
6'3"Height 240 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Elite TalentMulti-Year StarterReturning StarterTransfer
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Quick Notes
C.J. Hicks is a graduate defensive lineman who transferred to South Florida from Ohio State and projects as a starter. A high-upside defender, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#46 EDGE / 1483
#387 Overall / 15096
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Scouting Verdict

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).

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EDGE Keys 2025 · Ohio State Buckeyes
6
Tot
Better than 35% of 789 EDGEs
0
Sacks
Better than 20% of 778 EDGEs
0
TFL
Better than 41% of 140 EDGEs
Recruiting
★★★★★
Stars
#7
National
#1
Position
#1
State
High SchoolArchbishop Alter HS
HometownDayton, Ohio
Offers34 schools view →
Career Production 4 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotSacksTFL
2025 Ohio State Buckeyes 13 600
2024 Ohio State Buckeyes 12 2120
2023 Ohio State Buckeyes 12 800
2022 Ohio State Buckeyes 12 600
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Transfer
Ohio State→South Florida 2026
★★★
Stars
#346
National
#34
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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