Ohio State Football: Top 3 way-too-early breakout candidates for 2022

Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of the 108th Rose Bowl Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl.Rose Bowl Game Ohio State Buckeyes Against Utah Utes /

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J.T. Tuimoloau was a two-sport star at Eastside Catholic High in Sammamish, Wash.Jtt Main /

2. JT Tuimoloau, DL

The last member to sign in Ohio State’s fantastic 2021 recruiting class, JT Tuimoloau, is perhaps the most talented. A five-star defensive end out of the state of Washington, Tuimoloau has all kinds of potential to be the next great pass rusher at Ohio State.

While he did not start a lot of games last season, Tuimoloau made his presence known as the season went on. There are going to be plenty of opportunities for him to play this season and he should be a starter for the first game of the season against Notre Dame.

Tuimoloau possesses great size and length to be able to rush the passer but is stout against the run. His athleticism allows him to beat the bigger offensive linemen in his way and get to the ball carrier. He has first-round pick potential and Tuimoloau is going to show it this season.

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