Pronunciation: jur-meel

Major: Undeclared (2008-10)

Weight: 235 (2010), 227 (2008-09)

2010 Media Guide: Ballcarrier who can contribute at fullback or tailback … powerful runner with deceptive speed.

2009: Scored first touchdown on 39-yard gain in the win over Minnesota … rushed for 75 yards on seven carries against the Gophers … scout team workhorse: Illinois … first-year letterwinner.

2009 Media Guide: Fullback prospect making a bid to replace the graduated Brandon Smith in the Buckeye backfield … powerful runner who is gaining experience as a blocker.

2008: Did not see varsity action for the Big Ten champions, working with the Ohio State scout teams.

High School: All-conference and all-Ohio at defensive end … 81 tackles, 10 sacks, 22 TFL, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery as a senior for the Senate League champions … 127 career tackles with 27 career sacks … four-year letterman … an honor roll student who is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Play It Smart program.

Personal: Son of Cathleen Martin … he and wife Arielle have a son, Jermil Jr. … favorite food is chocolate … hobby is reading … people think he looks like Fat Al.