By landing four-star Jermaine Mathews, Ohio State picked up a physical cornerback with 4.35-second 40-yard dash speed capable of taking over a game with his ball-hawking skills.
“I feel like I belong,” Mathews said about playing at the Big Ten level. “I feel like this is where I’m supposed to be. I feel like I'm good enough, I'm as good as anybody in the country is in my opinion. So I feel like there's really no pressure.”
Facing countless other recruits hoping for an OSU offer in one-on-ones, Mathews essentially made Woody Hayes Athletic Center’s practice fields a no-fly zone, never losing a one-on-one rep. He was bolstered by his own personal cheering section of around 10 current OSU players, including Winton Woods alum running back Miyan Williams.
“It was crazy,” Mathews said of his support group. “You just feel good when they’re all cheering for you. I showed my ability to cover and my foot speed . I think a lot of people don’t know how fast I really am. So running good today, this just shows people.” Mathews’ frame shows plenty of room to go and he has plus-length for the position. Speed is no issue for the Ohio-raised corner, as he turned in a 40-yard dash of 4.35 seconds at OSU’s camp. A very physical corner, Mathews has a knack for bumping his receiver off their route when pressing and running with them through the play. He maintains an aggressive, ball-hawking style of play, but plays with enough control to avoid costing his team penalties.
Mathews showed a proficiency for jumping routes while playing zone coverage for Winton Woods last season and has a knack for finding the ball consistently. He lined up primarily as an outside cornerback in high school and could guard either outside or in the slot in college.Mathews’ commitment brings Ohio State’s total to 16 in the current cycle.
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