Rivals · 2023 Class · CB · Jermaine Mathews

Ohio StateOhio State BuckeyesEnrolled · 7/1/2022

JermaineMathews

Cincinnati, OHWinton Woods

Jersey

Pos

HT / WT

5-11.5 / 176

Class

NIL Valuation

$700K

On3 College Rating

91.00

College Rankings: Natl#291 CB#32

Experience: 2023 – present
Year: Senior
Age: 21

Recruiting: Rivals Industry

96.23

On3

NATL: #14
POS: #1
ST: #1

Rivals

6.0

NATL: #51
POS: #7
ST: #1

ESPN

NATL: #43
POS: #5
ST: #1

247

NATL: #147
POS: #14
ST: #3

The Journey

Class of 2023

Ohio State Buckeyes

Buckeyes

ENROLLED

Winton Woods Warriors

2021 – 2021

HIGH SCHOOL

Film

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Jermaine Mathews -- 2023 CB -- Cincinnati Winton Woods -- Junior Year Highlights

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Reminds Us Of

Tre'Davious White

CB / 5-11 / 191

LSU · HS Class of 2013

2017 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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Quiet Jermaine Mathews done talking, ready to begin senior season

Spencer Holbrook8/20/26

Illinois Xavier Scott, Michigan Jyaire Hill, Nebraska Andrew Marshall

Ranking the Big Ten: Cornerback

HuskerOnline Staff6/15/26

Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story

Charlie Williams4/6/26

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

Quiet Jermaine Mathews done talking, ready to begin senior season

Spencer Holbrook8/20/26

Ranking the Big Ten: Cornerback

HuskerOnline Staff6/15/26

Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story

Charlie Williams4/6/26

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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.

Career Stats

Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	PD
2025	Ohio State	13	26	22	1	1	2
Career		13	26	22	1	1	2

Game Log

Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	PD
Dec 31	vs Miami	L 14-24	6	5	0	0	0
Dec 6	vs Indiana	L 10-13	2	2	0	0	0
Nov 29	@ Michigan	W 27-9	—	—	—	—	—
Nov 22	vs Rutgers	W 42-9	1	1	0	0	0
Nov 15	vs UCLA	W 48-10	1	1	0	0	0
Nov 8	@ Purdue	W 34-10	1	0	0	0	1
Nov 1	vs Penn State	W 38-14	3	1	0	0	0
Oct 18	@ Wisconsin	W 34-0	1	1	0	0	0
Oct 11	@ Illinois	W 34-16	1	1	1	0	0
Oct 4	vs Minnesota	W 42-3	2	2	0	1	0
Sep 27	@ Washington	W 24-6	2	2	0	0	0
Sep 13	vs Ohio	W 37-9	3	3	0	0	0
Aug 30	vs Texas	W 14-7	3	3	0	0	1

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