Through 3 games, Ronnie Hickman is leading the team in tackles. He is averaging 10 tackles a game. Sure, Teradja Mitchell did NOT play last week against Tulsa but Hickman's tackle total were essentially the same as Mitchell's after 2 games (Minnessota and Oregon). You can even make the argument that Hickman's solo tackles are higher than Mitchell's. I don't know much about the X's and O's so my questions are:

1. Is Ronnie Hickman the best defensive player on the team (at least in terms of production)?
2. Given his position, is it a good thing that he is leading the team in tackles?
3. Are you surprised by his production?
4. Has he earned more playing time?

Reference:

• OSU Team Stats
• Ronnie Hickman Game Log
• Teradja Mitchell Game Log

Bonus Trivia:

• Hickman's nickname in high school was "Rocket"