J.T. Tuimoloau
Indianapolis ColtsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Ohio State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 237 | |
| 2022 | 28 | 11 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 76 |
| 2023 | 38 | 7 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 62 | |
| 2024 | 61 | 22 | 12.5 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Ohio State · 2025 draft class
Tuimoloau is a physically imposing edge defender with exceptional power, technique, and instincts. He sets a dominant edge in the run game with the strength to control and shed offensive tackles. As a pass rusher, Tuimoloau combines power moves with improving finesse, showing the ability to win with bull rushes, long-arm techniques, and developing counters. His hand usage is advanced, efficiently disengaging from blocks to make plays. Tuimoloau's football IQ stands out, consistently diagnosing screens and misdirection plays with impressive awareness.
Strengths
- Power at point of attack
- technique
- hand usage
- football intelligence
- run defense
- developing pass rush arsenal
- competitive toughness
- play recognition
Concerns
- Can improve bend around the edge
- still developing counter moves when initial rush is stalled
- occasionally plays too high affecting leverage