GOSHEN, Ohio (WXIX) – A juvenile is dead and two other people are hospitalized in a crash blocking Ohio 28 in Clermont County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

It was reported between a pickup truck and an SUV on Ohio 28 near Rose Lane at 9:09 p.m. Saturday.

Initially, two people were reported to be trapped in at least one of the vehicles and were being extricated, dispatchers confirm.

The juvenile, who was in the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to OSP.

Two other people, including the driver of the pickup truck, were taken to separate hospitals: Bethesda North and Mercy Health – Anderson, OSP and Clermont County dispatchers say.

Ohio 28 will be closed for hours while investigators reconstruct the crash, which remains under investigation, according to OSP.

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C.J. Hicks currently finds himself in the middle of a battle for the starting Will linebacker job with Sonny Styles. Although the starter for the Ohio State Buckeyes is still not fully determined, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles recently discussed getting both players on the field and potentially using some three-linebacker sets.

Sonny Styles was recently named to Bruce Feldman’s annual “freaks” list and for good reason. The converted safety can fly around the field and makes plays no matter where he is lined up. At the same time, Hicks is getting some major praise for his blitzing ability. Eleven Warriors recently wrote about James Laurinaitis and Cody Simon both raving about Hicks.

With the team’s linebackers coach saying that Hicks is “probably the best blitzer in our room” and the veteran Mike linebacker also calling Hicks “one of the best blitzers on our team”, it certainly drives home the notion that Hicks is a threat in the backfield.

In recent memory, there was one former Ohio State linebacker who seemed to be more dangerous in the backfield than anywhere else – that would be Baron Browning. Browning was with the Buckeyes from 2017-2020, but shined as a blitzer during the 2019 season. During that season he tallied five sacks, while also having 43 total tackles from his linebacker position. Browning possessed a strong, sturdy frame which translated to him spending plenty of time as an inside linebacker. His versatility allowed him to also play some outside linebacker and even defensive end.

Although Browning could really do it all, his best flashes were when closer to the line of scrimmage. His physicality and explosiveness shined when rushing the passer. The Denver Broncos benefitted from drafting him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and placing him at outside linebacker in their 3-4 defensive scheme.

In 2022, Browning had 24 total tackles and five sacks in just 14 games. Unfortunately for both Browning and Denver, he missed the first six games of the 2023 season due to a meniscus tear. Upon returning, he once again looked to be one of the team’s most dangerous pass rushers, tallying 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in just 10 games.

Browning is currently listed at 6’3″, 240 pounds, while C.J. Hicks is listed at 6’3″, 233 pounds. An almost identical match in size. In addition to the similar size and build, if Hicks can offer the same type of explosiveness and ability as a pass rusher, then his game may also best translate to that of a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.

If Styles does manage to secure the starting Will linebacker job, then perhaps Hicks would make the perfect designated pass rusher on the field. Even with Knowles stating that there would be some more three-linebacker sets, it is hard to imagine Ohio State not keeping five defensive backs on the field most plays. On obvious passing downs, like third-and-long, perhaps one down lineman could come out for a player like Hicks. Hicks could align close to the line of scrimmage outside of either Jack Sawyer or J.T. Tuimoloau.

The use of speed and aggressiveness is certainly intriguing. This could be a beneficial and productive tactic if the Ohio State coaching staff decides to use it to their advantage. Not only could it help the Buckeyes this year, but it could further benefit Hicks for when he does eventually get to the NFL.

If Hicks can consistently display a Browning-like explosiveness, Ohio State fans will likely get to see him make a big impact this season, regardless of the exact role.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have still not officially named their starting quarterback, but the general consensus is that it will be Will Howard.

Top freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is loving what he has been saying from Howard, and there is one thing in particular that he likes about the signal-caller: his ability to talk smack.

“He definitely made a big jump from the spring,” Smith said of Howard, via Chase Brown of Eleven Warriors. “I like his confidence. He’s starting to talk more — talk some mess on the field. I like that about my quarterback.”

While too much bravado can be detrimental, it’s always great to see your quarterback have a little swagger, and Howard has apparently been displaying that and then some in the lead-up to the 2024 regular season.

Howard transferred over from Kansas State and is coming off of a 2023 campaign in which he threw for 2,643 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 61.3 percent of his passes. He also rushed for 351 yards and nine scores.

While those numbers aren’t exactly awe-inspiring, it’s important to keep in mind that Kansas State absolutely does not possess the same type of talent as Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are widely regarded to have the most talented roster in the country heading into 2024, and the aforementioned Smith is a big part of that.

Howard has a very good arm and solid mobility in and outside the pocket, so he brings some dual-threat action to the table for Ohio State.

We’ll see if Howard wins the starting quarterback job, and if he does, we’ll also see if he can lead the Buckeyes to their first national championship in a decade.

All while talking some trash in the process, of course.