Former Ohio State offensive lineman John Hicks passed away at the age of 65 due to complications with diabetes, per 10tv.
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RIP to Buckeye legend John Hicks. First round draft pick, Outland/Lombardi award winner, and runner-up for the Heisman trophy. pic.twitter.com/BtRsj7LIFi
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) October 30, 2016
Hicks played for Ohio State from 1970-1973 before being drafted No. 3 overall by the New York Giants.
Hicks finished as a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten member, a two-time First Team All-American, an Outland Trophy winner and a Lombardi Award winner. He also was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
After earning a Rookie of the Year award, Hicks only played three additional seasons in the NFL before injuries derailed his career.
