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Jermaine Mathews Jr.

Ohio State Buckeyes

CB · #7

Xavier Scott

Illinois Fighting Illini

CB · #1

2025 college season

2025 college season: Jermaine Mathews Jr. versus Xavier Scott
Jermaine Mathews Jr.	Statistic	Xavier Scott
Leading value: 26	Tackles	6
2	Passes Defended	2
2	Interceptions	—
1.5	Tackles for Loss	1.5
Leading value: 1.0	Sacks	0.0

Measurements

Measurements: Jermaine Mathews Jr. versus Xavier Scott
Jermaine Mathews Jr.	Statistic	Xavier Scott
5-11	Height	5-11
195 lb	Weight	195 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Jermaine Mathews Jr. versus Xavier Scott
Jermaine Mathews Jr.	Statistic	Xavier Scott
Leading value: #88	Fanspeak rank	#100
Leading value: CB 10	Position rank	CB 11
Leading value: 109.0	Average pick	109.3
Leading value: 2,142	Times drafted	1,979
Leading value: 67	Hype Score	67
259x	Most drafted to	313x

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Jermaine Mathews Jr.

Dean Kindig

1 solo in 2025 scouted game vs Texas; 2 solos 1 assist vs Ohio. Jermaine is in his second season with the program, lettered as a true freshman in 2023 after playing in 12 games, totalled 13 tackles on the season, had 3 pass break-ups and a 58-yard interception for a touchdown against Western Kentucky. Had a career high three solo tackles vs. Penn State. Second-highest rated player in the state of Ohio as a senior, according to the 247Sports composite.

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Xavier Scott

Dean Kindig

Scott was a foundational breakout underclassman corner during Jim Leonhard's defensive schematic overhaul at Illinois. Scott mastered the slot-blitz and fluid zone coverage switches that define a classic Leonhard-influenced secondary. Positional flexibility to switch flawlessly between perimeter cornerback and nickel makes him an immensely valuable commodity. DNP due to ankle vs USC. Scott led the Big Ten in pass breakups (11) and tied for the conference lead in passes defended (14), Tied for second in the Big Ten and 15th in the nation in interceptions (4) during the regular season, 5 solos in the Illini's only 2024 scouted game vs Oregon. Consistent missed tackle rate (8%), ball skills (12 PBU & 6 INT in 23-24). 2025 Senior. No. 139 overall player in college football according to CBS.com's spring rankings, Phil Steele Preseason All-Big Ten first team, 2024 Junior. All-Big Ten First Team (Media and AP). Started all 13 games at DB. Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist as one of the top 15 defensive backs in college football, Led Big Ten cornerbacks in snaps played (792), No. 3-ranked cornerback in the Big Ten by PFF (82.3), No. 4-ranked tackling grade among cornerbacks in the Big Ten by PFF (85.1),. First player in the nation to force three turnovers in a game in 2024 (Kansas, 9/7/24). Recorded his first-career pick-six and his first-career two-interception game against Kansas (9/7/24).13GP-49TT-2TFL-4INT-6PBU in '24.