JT Tuimoloau

Tuimoloau was born on May 10, 2003, in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in Edgewood, Washington, located in north Pierce County. In view of his size and athletic attributes and hoping to increase his prospects of an athletic scholarship, JT was encouraged by his family to commute several hours a day to attend Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Washington, a football powerhouse. A top national gridiron prospect, Tuimoloau attracted offers from West coast regional football powers such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, and UCLA as well as leading national programs like Notre Dame University, the University of Oklahoma, University of Alabama, Texas A&M, and the University of Michigan, before committing to play at the Ohio State University. ==College career==

Tuimolau played in every game at Ohio State as a freshman in 2021. He finished the season with 17 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Tuimolau also considered playing basketball for the Buckeyes, but opted to focus on football. Against Penn State in 2022, he had two interceptions, two sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown, becoming the first FBS player to accomplish that since 2000. In his senior season of 2024, Tuimoloau helped lead the Buckeyes to a national championship in the College Football Playoff. ==Professional career==

Tuimoloau was selected in the second round with the 45th pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Tuimoloau saw his first NFL game action September 14, 2025, in a week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos. ==Personal life==

Tuimoloau is the son of Ponce de Leon Faletoi and Alofa Tuimoloau. He is a Christian. ==References==