Jermaine Mathews

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