COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau was the last unsigned player in the 2021 recruiting class, and on Independence Day, he finally committed to Ohio State. The nation’s No. 3 player chose the Buckeyes over Oregon, USC and Washington following a month filled with official visits delayed by a year by the pandemic. His June 18 trip to Columbus was the only time he came to OSU during his recruitment, but that was all he needed. “It just felt like home,” Tuimoloau told CBS Sports HQ during his announcement. Larry Johnson is the main reason. Ohio State’s defensive line coach is responsible for three top 3 NFL draft picks, four Big Ten Defensive Linemen of the Year, and many other accomplishments since joining Urban Meyer’s staff in 2014. That impressive resume is why the five-star recruit is in Columbus. “That was big on my list,” Tuimoloau said. “For me…
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