JermaineMathews Jr.
CBCB#7OSU Buckeyes
5'11" • 195lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2028
- Overall Grade '26
- 73.2
- 224th/1004 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 399
- 268th/2304 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 411th/1004 - CBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- vs OUDUCK 11/7, 8:30 PM
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.
CB
#7
|
OSU Buckeyes
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/1/2026
Jermaine Mathews Jr. is a cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes who earned a 73.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 224th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 73.2 ranked 233rd among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 73.2 ranked 312th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Mathews Jr. broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 73.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 28 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 24 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Ohio State Buckeyes
2023 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.2
AVG
224th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
73.2
AVG
233rd/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
63.8
AVG
243rd/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
73.2
AVG
312th/1004 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs INBS
82.8
Week 1, 2026
vs TXUN
78
Week 1, 2025
@ MIST
76.9
Week 5, 2024
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs NJRU
36.5
Week 13, 2025
@ ILNW
49.2
Week 12, 2024
@ IAUN
52
Week 5, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
24
196th/1004 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
411th/1004 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
468th/1004 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
28
975th/1004 CBs
Defense
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Rank
196
th
Solo Tackles
24
401
st
Assists
4
184
th
Forced Fumbles
0
104
th
Stops
11
149
th
Sacks
0
653
rd
Missed Tackles
5
411
th
Interceptions
0
317
th
Passer Rating Allowed
73.6
152
nd
Yards per Reception Allowed
8.8
468
th
Total Pressures
0
187
th
PBUs
3
975
th
Receptions Allowed
28
Rank
268
th
Total Snaps
399
447
th
Run Defense Snaps
147
261
st
Pass Rush Snaps
6
133
rd
Coverage Snaps
246
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