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2027 NFL Draft
Jermaine Mathews Jr. vs Michael Taaffe
Ohio State Buckeyes
CB · #7Texas Longhorns
CB · #16| Jermaine Mathews Jr. | Statistic | Michael Taaffe |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tackles | 70 (leading value) |
| Leading value: 2 | Passes Defended | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions | 2 |
| Leading value: 1.5 | Tackles for Loss | 1.0 |
| 1.0 | Sacks | 1.0 |
| Jermaine Mathews Jr. | Statistic | Michael Taaffe |
|---|---|---|
| 5-11 | Height | 6-0 |
| 195 lb | Weight | 189 lb |
| Jermaine Mathews Jr. | Statistic | Michael Taaffe |
|---|---|---|
| #88 | Fanspeak rank | — |
| CB 10 | Position rank | — |
| 109.0 | Average pick | — |
| 2,142 | Times drafted | — |
| 67 | Hype Score | — |
| Most drafted to | — |
Latest shared season where available.
✓ Leading recorded value · — Unavailable
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.
Full player profileNo scouting report is available for Michael Taaffe yet.
Full player profileJermaine Mathews Jr. and Michael Taaffe are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2025 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
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