InsideTheU learned that there is another name that some in Coral Gables are in the process of evaluating and are actively communicating with. That would be Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods four-star cornerback
Jermaine Mathews, an Ohio State commit.
Miami has yet to offer, which would be the first big step in anything potentially materializing, but Matthews told InsideTheU that he has legitimate interest as he continues to have conversations with
Jahmile Addae and
Demarcus Van Dyke.
The 6-foot, 175-pounder gave a pledge to the in-state Buckeyes back in July but has since fielded offers from Clemson and Michigan.
247Sports’ Allen Trieu thinks Matthews will eventually start games at the Power 5 level and compares the senior to Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill.
Another name Miami seems to be in the process of evaluating is San Pedro (Cali.) athlete
Nicholas Fernandez who is committed to Arizona. As a 6-foot-4, 265-pounder who plays multiple positions on both sides of the ball, Fernandez has some interesting traits, but it sounds like if the Hurricanes were to go in this direction, the Southern California product would be a candidate to play along the interior defensive line as a three-technique.
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