J.T. Tuimoloau
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J.T. Tuimoloau
Height
6-4
Weight
270
College
Ohio State
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Edgewood, WA
87.6/100
Player Rating
6
PositionRank (DL)
4.62
FortyYD Time
Sacks
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
13
Sol tackles
6

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: 06/26/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.62 seconds (91%*)
Age: 20.4 DOB: 05/10/2003
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (54%*) Weight: 270 (59%*)
Forty: 4.62 (O) (91%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
Last Updated: 06/26/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.62 seconds (91%*)
Age: 20.4 DOB: 05/10/2003
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (54%*) Weight: 270 (59%*)
Forty: 4.62 (O) (91%*) Shuttle: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
Overall Rating: 87.6 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
55%
Pass Rush:
95%
Run Defense:
72%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Late
Overall Rank: #26 Position rank: #6
College Games: 29 College Snaps: 935
Grade: 5 ESPN  Stars 5 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 90/100
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 100 Stars 247 RATING: 100/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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. He 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.
  • He has strong upper body and uses his hands well, though there is room to further utilize his length and hands in the pass rush.
  • 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, and ability to counter, further development of counter moves would enhance his pass rush skills.
  • He’s a high-effort pass rusher who shows good initial quickness and the ability to beat blockers to the inside.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Despite having strength and good hand use, Tuimoloau sometimes struggles to shed blockers and show ideal lateral movement skills. Improving these areas can make him more efficient.
  • Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
  • Although having ability to counter in the pass rush, Tuimoloau needs to further develop his counter moves and improve his hand use for more effective pass rush.

How other scouting services rate J.T. Tuimoloau (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
22.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
5.0