J.T. Tuimoloau DE/EDGE Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
J.T. Tuimoloau DE/EDGE Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (91%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 05/10/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.62 seconds (91%*) | |
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 05/10/2003 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 89.4 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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56% |
| Pass Rush: |
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90% |
| Run Defense: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 10
Overall Rank:
#10
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 739 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
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247 RATING: 99.89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
J.T. Tuimoloau from Eastside Catholic High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Tuimoloau joined Ohio State after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Tuimoloau saw action in 13 games and played a total of 286 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded 11 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 12 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Buckeyes in 2022 Tuimoloau played in 12 games and took part in 453 snaps for the Buckeyes. He recorded 17 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 22 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 30 total pressures, and 17 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 6 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- His closing burst is outstanding, and Tuimoloau routinely finished plays last year. Tuimoloau has range and toughness as a run defender, capable of dropping anchor to set the edge and showing the acceleration to chase down the backside in pursuit.
- His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
- Plays with exceptional balance and body control, showing off a nasty spin move to counter his speed, with the natural instincts to know when to use it.
- Tremendous explosion; accelerates low with power. Relentless blindside pursuit; tracks down ballcarriers across the field.
- He’s best right now against the run, playing with a low pad level despite his relatively tall frame, and he has the violent hands to win at the point of attack.
- While he has the flexibility to dip and bend under tackles, what makes him truly dangerous is his ability to counter.
- He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tuimoloau struggles to shed blockers and doesn’t show ideal lateral movement skills. He also needs to make better use of his length and hands in the pass rush.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
- Tuimoloau has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Tuimoloau needs to make better use of his hands.
How other scouting services rate J.T. Tuimoloau (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
14.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0