Jermaine Mathews Jr.
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 24 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 28, 2005[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Winton Woods (Forest Park, Ohio) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jermaine Mathews Jr. (born March 28, 2005)[1] is an American football cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
High school career
Mathews Jr. attended Winton Woods High School in Forest Park, Ohio.[2] As a senior, he had 51 tackles, six interceptions with three of them returned for a touchdown. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[3][4]
College career
Mathews Jr. earned playing time as a true freshman at Ohio State in 2023.[5][6][7] He was named a freshman All-American.[8]
References
- ^ a b "LaRosa's MVP of the Week – Cincinnati High School Sports". larosasmvp.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jermaine Mathews Jr. wants to be remembered as he prepares for Ohio State football". The Columbus Dispatch. August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Jermaine Mathews, 4-star DB, commits to Ohio State football: Buckeyes Recruiting". The Plain Dealer. July 2022.
- ^ "Jermaine Mathews Jr. of Winton Woods football commits to Ohio State Buckeyes". The Cincinnati Enquirer. July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Ohio State freshman cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. feeling no pressure after great outing". The Plain Dealer. October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Mathews continues to shine in first season". The Morrow County Setinel. October 27, 2023.
- ^ "Jermaine Mathews could be an option for Ohio State against Penn State". The Columbis Dispatch. October 20, 2023.
- ^ "An Ohio State cornerback spent the year solidifying his future as a freshman All-American: Buckeye Breakfast". The Plain Dealer. December 7, 2023.