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CB Jermaine Mathews, Jr. (National Champion)
- By brodybuck21
- Buckeye Football
- 221 Replies
Ohio State's defense dominated Texas and Pro Football Focus took notice of the Buckeyes on that side of the ball.
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
We compiled the PFF grades for every Buckeye who played on either offense or defense in the season opener and highlight the three highest-graded players – all of whom were on the defensive side of the ball – who played at least 10 snaps against the Longhorns.
www.elevenwarriors.com
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
| ELITE | GOOD | ABOVE AVG. | AVG. | BELOW AVG. | POOR | VERY POOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 | 40-49 | Below 40 |
3. CB Jermaine Mathews Jr. (78.0)
Mathews earned Ohio State's highest grade from PFF in pass coverage (84.4). The junior finished the opener with three tackles and the game's only interception as well as an additional pass deflection that was nearly picked off by Sonny Styles.
Kayden McDonald, Will Smith Jr. and Jermaine Mathews Jr. Earn Highest Grades from Pro Football Focus for Ohio State’s Win Over Texas
Defensive tackles Kayden McDonald and Will Smith Jr. were Ohio State’s top players against Texas, followed by Jermaine Mathews Jr., according to Pro Football Focus.
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DT Will Smith Jr. (National Champion)
- By brodybuck21
- Buckeye Football
- 67 Replies
Ohio State's defense dominated Texas and Pro Football Focus took notice of the Buckeyes on that side of the ball.
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
We compiled the PFF grades for every Buckeye who played on either offense or defense in the season opener and highlight the three highest-graded players – all of whom were on the defensive side of the ball – who played at least 10 snaps against the Longhorns.
www.elevenwarriors.com
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
| ELITE | GOOD | ABOVE AVG. | AVG. | BELOW AVG. | POOR | VERY POOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 | 40-49 | Below 40 |
2. DT Will Smith Jr. (80.7)
Living up to his namesake, the Dublin Coffman alum was the only other Ohio State player with an overall grade in the 80s against Texas. Ohio State’s backup nose tackle behind McDonald, Smith recorded two tackles in 16 snaps.
Kayden McDonald, Will Smith Jr. and Jermaine Mathews Jr. Earn Highest Grades from Pro Football Focus for Ohio State’s Win Over Texas
Defensive tackles Kayden McDonald and Will Smith Jr. were Ohio State’s top players against Texas, followed by Jermaine Mathews Jr., according to Pro Football Focus.
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DT Kayden McDonald (National Champion)
- By brodybuck21
- Buckeye Football
- 103 Replies
Ohio State's defense dominated Texas and Pro Football Focus took notice of the Buckeyes on that side of the ball.
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
We compiled the PFF grades for every Buckeye who played on either offense or defense in the season opener and highlight the three highest-graded players – all of whom were on the defensive side of the ball – who played at least 10 snaps against the Longhorns.
www.elevenwarriors.com
Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
| ELITE | GOOD | ABOVE AVG. | AVG. | BELOW AVG. | POOR | VERY POOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 80-89 | 70-79 | 60-69 | 50-59 | 40-49 | Below 40 |
The Top Three
1. DT Kayden McDonald (82.4)
Entering the season-opener against Texas, a concern many analysts had about Ohio State's defense was the interior defensive line. McDonald answered that question by racking up eight tackles against the Longhorns, earning the second-highest tackling grade (77.1) among all defensive tackles in the country. His tackle grade was the best among all DTs in the B1G and he also led the Buckeyes with a score of 82.2 in run defense.
Kayden McDonald, Will Smith Jr. and Jermaine Mathews Jr. Earn Highest Grades from Pro Football Focus for Ohio State’s Win Over Texas
Defensive tackles Kayden McDonald and Will Smith Jr. were Ohio State’s top players against Texas, followed by Jermaine Mathews Jr., according to Pro Football Focus.
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I worked in a Chicago womens shelter years ago and saw all that up close and personal.
She’s way too good at that. It’s hard not to fear for her.
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2027 CA DL Myels Smith (Verbal Offer)
- By pnuts34
- Football Recruiting
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Class: 2027
Position: DT
School: Los Angeles(CA) Inglewood
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 285lbs
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Class: 2027
Position: DT
School: Los Angeles(CA) Inglewood
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 285lbs
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