Jermaine Mathews Jr.

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Weight:
190
Hometown:
Cincinnati
Last School:
Winton Woods
Year:
Junior

Follow on Social Media
Instagram: @_justmaine
Twitter: @jr2maine

Ohio State Overview
• Jermaine is in his third season with the program
• He is a tough, physical competitor who will be contending for starting responsibilities in 2025
• He is a two-year letterman who has played in 28 games, including all 16 games for the 2025 CFP national champion Buckeyes
• Recorded 22 tackles in 2024 and also had 2.5 tackles-for-loss and one quarterback sack
• Enters the 2025 season with 35 career tackles and three pass break-ups
• Had a personal best four tackles vs. Northwestern in 2024
• Has one career interception: a 58-yard interception for a touchdown against Western Kentucky in 2023
• Is majoring in sport industry

More on Jermaine
• Jermaine was a part of the 2023 Ohio State recruiting class
• He enrolled in classes in January of 2023 and took part in spring drills
• He was the second-highest rated player in the state of Ohio as a senior, according to the 247Sports composite
• Came in at No. 135 nationally, regardless of position, and the No. 15 cornerback
• A four-star prospect
• 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
• Finished the season with 51 total tackles, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and six interceptions
• He returned three of his six interceptions for touchdowns
• Also had a touchdown receiving, one on a punt return and another on a kickoff return
• Winton Woods finished the 2022 season with a 12-1 record; helped his team with a state championship as a junior in 2021
• Made 40 tackles and had five interceptions during that season while also returning two punts for TDs
• Mother is Bianca Adkins