Jermaine Mathews Jr.
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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NFL Mock Draft Database Feb 11, 2026Jermaine Mathews Jr. 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — CB - NFL Mock Draft Database
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All Access Football Jul 18, 2026Scouting Report: Jermaine Mathews, CB, Ohio State - All Access Football
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Yahoo Sports May 18, 20262027 summer scouting report: Jermaine Mathews Jr., CB, Ohio State - Yahoo Sports
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Sports Illustrated Mar 30, 2026Jermaine Mathews Jr. Is Chasing the Thorpe Award in Return to Ohio State - Sports Illustrated
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NFL Mock Draft Database Feb 11, 2026Jermaine Mathews Jr. 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — CB - NFL Mock Draft Database
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Bleacher Report Nov 9, 2025NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Ohio State CB Jermaine Mathews Jr - Bleacher Report
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NFL Draft Buzz Sep 20, 2024Jermaine Mathews Jr. Cornerback Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report - NFL Draft Buzz