July 3, 2026

Jermaine Mathews says he’s ‘100% locked in’ on Ohio State commitment despite recent rumors: Buckeyes Recruiting


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jermaine Mathews was once the feel-good story of Ohio State football’s 2023 recruiting class, but lately, he’s been the most recent commit to be at the center of a potential flip. The nation’s No. 135 player and No. 15 cornerback has heard all the rumors surrounding his status in the class and decided it was time to put them to bed. “Heard all the Rumors,” Mathews tweeted. “I’m 1000% Locked in with THE Ohio State Buckeyes & I will be graduating early & enrolling in January.” Recommended Buckeyes stories Gene Smith asks Ohio State fans to donate more NIL money as Buckeyes face possible recruiting gap What Matayo Uiagalelei’s top 3 means to Ohio State football: Buckeyes Recruiting 9 Ohio State Buckeyes who could pop in bowl prep, from Sonny Styles to Jayden Ballard: Buckeye Talk Mathews committed to the Buckeyes over the summer after earning an…

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