Ohio State Linebacker Teams Up With Makers Of Tylenol For NIL Deal

C.J. Hicks, a linebacker from College Football Playoff champion Ohio State University, has inked a deal with the makers of Tylenol wherein he is going to endorse the pain relieving product as announced by Postgame. Hicks will be stressing recovery after long workouts and how Tylenol can assist with pain relief. Hicks, who will be entering his senior season at Ohio State, recorded 22 tackles and had two sacks during the 2024 season. Both sacks came when he was at the outside pass rushing position. The 6-foot-3, 233-pounder was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. The linebacker was ranked No. 2 at his position in the class of 2022 and was the No. 10 overall player. Hicks has not seen the field much thus far in his career. If he is going to make the push to turn professional after he graduates, he is going to have to make progress this season. After three years of playing linebacker for the Buckeyes, coach Ryan Day is moving Hicks out to the edge where he can utilize his skills as a pass rusher with