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Jermaine Mathews

JermaineMathews

Cincinnati, OHWinton Woods
Jersey
#7
Pos
CB
HT / WT
5-11.5 / 176
Class
JR
NIL Valuation
$700K
On3 College Rating
91.00
Ohio State
College Rankings
Natl#291CB#32
Experience
2023 – present
Year
Senior
Age
21
Recruiting: Rivals Industry
96.23
NATLNATIONAL
#48
POSPOSITION
#4
STSTATE
#1
Rivals
6.0
NATL
#51
POS
#7
ST
#1
ESPN
86
NATL
#43
POS
#5
ST
#1
247
94
NATL
#147
POS
#14
ST
#3
On3
98
NATL
#14
POS
#1
ST
#1
The Journey
Class of 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
Buckeyes
ENROLLED
Winton Woods Warriors
Winton Woods Warriors
2021 – 2021
HIGH SCHOOL

Film

HIGHLIGHTS · ANALYSIS · COMMIT FILM
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JERMAINE MATHEWS
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Jermaine Mathews -- 2023 CB -- Cincinnati Winton Woods -- Junior Year Highlights
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Reminds Us Of

Tre'Davious White
Tre'Davious White
CB / 5-11 / 191
LSULSU · HS Class of 2013
Buffalo2017 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 27

Jermaine Mathews' dimensions, controlled footwork and coverage ability remind us of Tre'Davious White. Mathews may be a bit more polished than White at the same stage, as White played quarterback in high school.

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Illinois Xavier Scott, Michigan Jyaire Hill, Nebraska Andrew Marshall
Ranking the Big Ten: Cornerback
HuskerOnline Staff6/15/26
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Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story
Charlie Williams4/6/26
Jermaine Matthews by Mick Walker -- Lettermen Row --
Cornerback Jermaine Matthews returning to Ohio State for senior season
Mick Walker1/15/26

Scouting Report

Approved · Jan 19, 2023

Jermaine Mathews

Scouted byCharles Power
CB2023 · Football

Athletic, coordinated cornerback with some of the best ball skills and pure cover ability at corner in the 2023 cycle. Measured 5-foot-11.5 and around 175 pounds with a 32-inch arm prior to his senior season. A riser on the college camp circuit, earning offers with dominant showings. Turned in the best in-person performance we saw from a corner in the 2023 cycle at LSU's camp. Paired that showing with outstanding film as a senior Ran multiple 40-yard dashes in the 4.4 range with a best of 4.35 seconds. Smooth and technical in coverage with the ability to quickly read wide…

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
All News
Illinois Xavier Scott, Michigan Jyaire Hill, Nebraska Andrew Marshall
Ranking the Big Ten: Cornerback
HuskerOnline Staff6/15/26
On3 image
Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story
Charlie Williams4/6/26
Jermaine Matthews by Mick Walker -- Lettermen Row --
Cornerback Jermaine Matthews returning to Ohio State for senior season
Mick Walker1/15/26

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Personal Life

Ranked as a five-star recruit by On3, Jermaine Mathews signed with Ohio State in the Class of 2023 after also taking an official visit to Cincinnati and being offered by numerous national programs. However, the Cincinnati Winton Woods High School native said it was always “in his heart to play for the Buckeyes.” Mathews was named the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Division II Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year and the Division II Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his 2022 season with 51 total tackles, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and six interceptions. He returned three of his six interceptions for touchdowns. Mathews’ mother is Bianca Adkins.

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