Jermaine Mathews Jr. is a cornerback from Ohio State who is ranked No. 74 on my NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. This comprehensive scouting report analyzes Mathews’s draft potential, current mock draft trends, and where he ranks among the top prospects.
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Jermaine Mathews Jr.’s NFL Draft Potential
Jermaine Mathews Jr. isn’t quite as high on my board as his teammate Davison Igbinosun, but Mathews should still field early-round capital and earn a starting opportunity at the NFL level. Mathews is more proficient in off-man and zone than press-man, as he has a keen understanding of how to throttle and manage his hip alignment with cushion.
He has slot-boundary versatility and can blitz downhill from the nickel spot, and he’s also shown that he has the ability to read routes and undercut with quick reaction and closing speed for turnover opportunities.
Where Is Mathews Being Selected Most Often in the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator?
Mathews currently holds the No. 87 overall rank among prospects, reflecting his standing among mid-round prospects. His most recent Average Draft Position (ADP) of 86.5 as of October 13 reflects that he is typically being selected on Day 2 or early Day 3.
This small gap between rank and ADP suggests he’s consistently valued among evaluators, even amid fluctuations in player evaluations at this stage of the draft cycle.
Users controlling the Atlanta Falcons have been the team that selected Mathews the most frequently over the past week, accounting for 1.4% of their picks across all seven rounds.
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Where Does Jermaine Mathews Jr. Rank Amongst Other NFL Draft Prospects?
Mathews is currently ranked No. 74 overall in my October 2026 NFL Draft Big Board. Among CB prospects, Mathews ranks 13th at the position, trailing prospects like Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, Chandler Rivers. Currently ranked in the top 100, Mathews will look to increase their draft stock in the coming months.
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