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Quiet Jermaine Mathews done talking, ready to begin senior season

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Cornerback Jermaine Matthews returning to Ohio State for senior season

Jermaine Mathews

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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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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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 receivers and flip his hips accordingly. Rarely, if ever surrendered completions in multiple camp appearances. Uses his length to stay attached. Instinctive and mirrors effectively. The 40-yard dash speed transfers over to the field. Has high-end ball production, totaling 11 interceptions as a junior and senior. Also forces an inordinate amount of fumbles with close to 10 strips over his final two seasons of high school football. Also shows playmaking ability as a return man. Helped his team to a state title as a junior.  Also plays basketball. 

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Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	SACKS	TFL	FF	INT
2026	OHST	5	13	12	1	0	0	2	0	0
2025	OHST	13	26	22	4	2	1	1	1	2
2024	OHST	12	22	14	8	0	1	2	0	0
2023	OHST	6	13	9	4	2	0	0	0	1
Career		36	74	57	17	4	2	5	1	3

Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	TFL
Oct 10	MD	W 45-16	2	2	0	0
Oct 3	IOWA	W 31-14	3	3	0	0
Sep 19	KENT	W 59-3	2	1	1	0
Sep 12	TEX	L 23-24	4	4	0	2
Sep 5	BALL	W 56-3	2	2	0	0

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