Jermaine Mathews Jr. demonstrated his potential to be one of the nation’s best cornerbacks during Ohio State’s penultimate practice of the spring on Friday.
Mathews stood out more than any other player as Ohio State opened up its second-to-last practice of the spring to media and coaches as part of its annual coaches’ clinic. The junior cornerback had consistently tight coverage during Friday’s practice at Ohio Stadium, getting his hands on at least three passes including an interception against Lincoln Kienholz during team drills that likely would have gone for a pick-six. Mathews also had a pass breakup while in coverage against star receiver Jeremiah Smith on a hitch route.