J.T. Tuimoloau was born and raised in Washington State, Tuimoloau has Polynesian roots. In high school, he excelled in both football and basketball, receiving scholarship offers for both sports.
EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau was ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class by 247Sports. He Played four seasons at Ohio State. From 2022 to 2024, he was consistently named to the Big Ten All-Conference team. He won the College Football Playoff in the 2024 season.
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 265 lbs
40 time: 4.62 seconds
Stats:
- 61 tackles (21.5 for loss)
- 12.5 sacks
- 2 forced fumbles
Strengths:
- Highly athletic and physically powerful
- Excellent size and length
- Great field awareness and play recognition
- Agile with strong timing
- Extensive playing experience and strong production
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Weaknesses:
- Lacks an elite first step
- Needs to improve hand technique in pass rush
- Inconsistent mechanics
- Can be predictable, often relying solely on power
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Scouting Report:
J.T. Tuimoloau is an edge rusher with elite athleticism who has yet to fully refine his technique. He dominates against the run but is inconsistent in pass rushing, especially against high-level tackles. His immense physical tools give him significant upside, and he has Pro Bowl potential, though development will be required. Even early in his career, he should earn meaningful playing time. His outstanding physical traits and testing numbers could push a team to draft him in the first round.
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