© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The Buckeyes just secured a pledge from one of the nation’s most sought-after players. Although it took five months longer than expected, Ohio State finally landed a commitment on Sunday afternoon from Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic five-star defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau. The 6-foot-5 and 277-pound Tuimoloau, who is considered the second-best defensive lineman and No. 3 prospect overall in the class of 2021, had never been to campus prior to his official visit over the weekend of June 18-20 but had been able to build a strong bond with head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson from afar. That was clear when Day, Johnson and the rest of the coaching staff wore floral shirts and presented Tuimoloau with a lei upon his arrival at John Glenn Columbus International Airport as a nod to his Polynesian roots. He’s also the former teammate of…
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