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File CB-42 · National rank 366 · 2027 class

Jermaine Mathews Jr.

#7· Ohio State ·CB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Cincinnati, OH
5'11"Height 190 lbWeight
RepresentationRosenhaus Sports AgentDrew Rosenhaus Confirmed
Day 1 StarterHigh School Producer
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Quick Notes
Jermaine Mathews Jr. is a senior defensive back who projects as a starter for Ohio State. He profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgentDrew Rosenhaus
NotesNIL representation — Rosenhaus Sports (Drew Rosenhaus).
Verified2026-07-14
Board Standing
#42 CB / 1642
#366 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

A three-year Ohio State contributor who took a step forward in 2025, 26 tackles and two interceptions as he moved into the LCB1 role, showing the sticky coverage and ball skills the Buckeyes recruited at a top-10 corner ranking. The cover ability is the draw, a corner who stays connected downfield and has flashed the ball production, now with a Lott Trophy watch-list nod as a senior. However, this is a Day 3 profile that depends entirely on holding the starting job, because the tackle and takeaway numbers are solid rather than loud, and the leap from rotational contributor to bankable starter is exactly the thing 2026 needs to prove. I want to see the interceptions become a habit rather than a two-pick season. Grade it as a sticky, ball-aware boundary corner whose draft case rests on locking down the starting spot and stacking the production.

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CB Keys 2025 · Ohio State
26
Tot
Better than 69% of 935 CBs
2
INT
Better than 91% of 899 CBs
2
PD
Better than 61% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#52
National
#6
Position
#1
State
High SchoolWinton Woods
HometownCincinnati, OH
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Career Production 3 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Ohio State 12 2622
2024 Ohio State 12 2200
2023 Ohio State 6 1313
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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