June 9, 2026

College football recruiting: J.T. Tuimoloau, No. 1 prospect in Class of 2021, commits to Ohio State

247Sports The top player on the board in 2021 finally has a home. J.T. Tuimoloau, a five-star defensive lineman from Eastside Catholic in Sammamish, Washington, announced his commitment to Ohio State live Sunday on CBS Sports HQ. One of the few remaining uncommitted prospects in the 2021 class, Tuimoloau is ranked No. 1 overall by 247Sports experts and No. 3 nationally in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Tuimoloau as a late addition becomes the 22nd member of Ohio State’s 2021 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 2 overall in the 247Sports Composite team rankings. He’ll be attending a school that has produced several top-tier pass-rushers in recent seasons with Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa and Chase Young all having been selected among the top three picks in NFL Drafts since 2016. As for the potential impact Tuimoloau could have on the Buckeyes defense, Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts explains: “In my 35 years…

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