{"id":23321,"date":"2025-04-12T17:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/?p=23321"},"modified":"2025-04-10T02:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T00:36:25","slug":"j-t-tuimolau-edge-ohio-state-senior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/j-t-tuimolau-edge-ohio-state-senior\/","title":{"rendered":"J.T Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (Senior)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23321\" class=\"elementor elementor-23321\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12bfce8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12bfce8b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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elementor-element-60bdcd29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60bdcd29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">J.T Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (Senior)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13d01c97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13d01c97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f8f146f\" data-id=\"7f8f146f\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"c8631c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/74e091b72c012ca108806852792d0ba03ccc2c2b8a2ae663067d63e6a8a37d63?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Rayane M\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRayane M\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28c4e46f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28c4e46f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24a10e77\" data-id=\"24a10e77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ffcfaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ffcfaf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and despite an initial impression that this year's class might lack talent, The Trick Play team has once again delved into the tapes to bring you scouting reports on the players who will soon wear the jerseys of your favorite franchises.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>From Quarterback to Safety, including the trenches where Offensive Linemen and Defensive Linemen engage in a relentless battle, <\/b><b>Rayane and Valentin will walk you through the new faces of this 2025 draft class while everyone is excited about the coming NFL Draft<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>Strengths<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Dominant and powerful<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Size<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Good punch<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Takeoff<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Pass rush moves<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Willing and disciplined<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Leverage<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">Gap control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Efforts in order to stay squared<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Attacks too much on the shoulder<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Too late to get in position<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Average pass rush plan<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Bend<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Good everywhere but not excellent anywhere<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Potential<\/li>\n<li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Complexes developpement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d55f02f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d55f02f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b6e69e5\" data-id=\"7b6e69e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b65fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b2b65fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EDGE J.T Tuimolau<br><br>Power rusher whose power and explosiveness could make you forget about his complete tool kit .<br><br>His age and measurements could quickly turn heads, but in my opinion questions remain about his potential ceiling especially in this loaded class<br><br>Tier 3 \ud83d\udee0 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IufOD7HVJC\">pic.twitter.com\/IufOD7HVJC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rayane M (@RayaneScout) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RayaneScout\/status\/1891929430664114603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1456673 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1456673\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fa5446c\" data-id=\"5fa5446c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b8e6ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33b8e6ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>TTProfil<\/strong><\/h3><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><div dir=\"ltr\">Fresh off a national championship title with the Buckeyes, J.T. Tuimoloau was one of the key contributors to Ohio State\u2019s strong defensive season. But what might make you want to draft him\u2014or, on the contrary, leave him off your list of targets next April? That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re going to dive into.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">J.T is, above all, a dominant player. He\u2019s powerful, and that clearly shows in his playing style, which\u2014as you might have guessed\u2014leans heavily toward the power rusher archetype. And to be fair, he definitely has the frame for it. While you should always take ESPN\u2019s listed numbers with a grain of salt until official measurements are confirmed, watching the tape suggests that his currently listed size online doesn\u2019t seem far off the mark.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">At 6'5\" and 269 lbs (officially listed at 6'4\" \u2013 265 lbs post-Combine), Tuimoloau is a sturdy player who doesn\u2019t hesitate to use his weight to put pressure on the opposing offensive line.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">He notably possesses a solid punch that feels both heavy and powerful, and he uses it effectively to create space in run situations or to open a lane for a pass-rush move. This is a strong asset, especially since he doesn\u2019t hesitate to lean into his power in any situation. As a result, it\u2019s not uncommon to see J.T. dominate when using his bull-rush, as he\u2019s able to generate impressive upper body strength.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">However, his upper body strength isn\u2019t the only physical trait worth noting\u2014he\u2019s also capable of generating just as much power from his lower body. This allows him, once again, to be dominant, particularly when he needs to hold his gap responsibilities in run situations.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">What's more, this good lower-body strength can also be felt on his Takeoff, as he's rather explosive on his exit from Stance.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">Now that we\u2019ve covered Tuimoloau\u2019s physical traits, let\u2019s move on to his technique\u2014an area where he also holds his own. While we\u2019ve already briefly mentioned his Bull-rush, which remains one of his favorite weapons, J.T. actually has a more complete arsenal of pass rush moves than one might expect from someone labeled as a Power Rusher archetype.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">Of course, we\u2019re still a long way off from the level of someone like Laiatu Latu (Colts), who was exceptional in this regard, but it's still solid for a player of his archetype. On the power rush side, we find the usuals\u2014Bull-rush, Push-pull, Rip move, and a Club move that he occasionally pulls out when needed. J.T. also seems to have been trying to develop a Long Arm move over the past two seasons, but it\u2019s still too tentative in my opinion\u2014which is a shame, given the power he displays when trying to create separation with his punch. This will definitely need further work at the pro level, as it could become a valuable weapon in the future.\n\nWhat\u2019s especially interesting, beyond those power moves, are the flashes he's shown over the past two years in speed rush techniques. In particular, he tends to rely on a quick and well-executed Swim move, some nice activity and upper-body flexibility when swiping hands away, and a Spin move that he mostly uses as a counter. While that Spin move isn\u2019t elite, it at least adds another tool to his toolbox.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">It's encouraging, and a good basis for the coaching staff to work on.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">Overall, Tuimoloau is a willing and disciplined player, and this is especially evident in run situations. J.T. consistently gives maximum effort, unlike some other edge rushers I\u2019ve observed over the years who thrive when it comes to hunting down the quarterback but tend to ease off when it\u2019s time to get their hands dirty in the trenches.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">That's a trait I really appreciate in him, especially since, as I mentioned, he remains disciplined in his effort. Give him the responsibility to hold the contain and he'll get it done. Ask him to sacrifice himself by taking on two blockers to free up a blitz and he'll do it. All good things on that front.<\/div><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Another point that may be more noticeable when he's facing a running play than during his pass rush reps is that J.T. plays with a low pad level. He benefits from excellent leverage, which helps him a lot against offensive tackles with increasingly monstrous measurements. Thanks to this leverage, as well as his physical and technical skills, it\u2019s not surprising to see Tuimoloau dominate in run-stopping situations. He's especially strong when it comes to gap control and is often able to bounce the play outside, even if he doesn't end up securing the tackle himself, allowing his teammates to capitalize on the good play made by J.T.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-header\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-authortimestamp\"><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-timestamp docos-replyview-timestamp\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-anchoredreplyview-buttonholder hide-on-readonly\"><div class=\"docos-overflowmenu-outer\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-menu-button docos-docomenu-dropdown goog-toolbar-menu-button\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-tooltip=\"Autres options\" aria-label=\"Other options...\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-outer-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-inner-box\"><div class=\"goog-inline-block goog-toolbar-menu-button-caption\"><div class=\"docs-icon goog-inline-block docs-material docos-icon-overflow-three-dots-size\"><div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-more-vert-24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-emoji-controls docs-material\"><div class=\"docs-material-button-raised-default docs-material-button\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Ajouter une r\u00e9action emoji\" aria-label=\"Ajouter une r\u00e9action emoji\"><div class=\"docs-icon goog-inline-block\"><div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-insert-emoticon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">With his strengths out of the way, it's time to turn to the little flaws present in every young player coming out of university.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">One area of concern is J.T.'s tendency to turn his shoulders a bit too quickly, whether in run or pass situations. To become more effective in the NFL, he'll need to put in more effort to stay square (meaning keeping his shoulders facing the play as much as possible) to avoid giving ball carriers an easy opportunity to bypass him. By maintaining better body alignment, he can prevent opponents from getting around him too easily.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Another potential issue for Tuimoloau once he reaches the NFL is his tendency to attack the play with his shoulder when penetrating inside the line. This is noticeable both in pass rush situations, such as when he's executing a stunt, and sometimes in run defense, where he seems to believe that by driving his shoulder into the gap, it will be effectively sealed off. This approach could become problematic in the NFL, as more refined offensive linemen may exploit this tendency and create openings.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">So far, J.T has had varying degrees of success with this decision-making, and I emphasize the \"less\" because, from what I've seen, it hasn't always been a reliable approach. The level of competition in the NFL is much higher, and by choosing to attack with his shoulder in this way, he risks getting trapped in blocks, effectively taking himself out of the play entirely. This is something he'll need to adjust and refine in order to succeed at the next level.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s especially disappointing to see this because of the strong punch he has, which could allow him to achieve the same result\u2014penetrating the line\u2014while maintaining good separation from blockers. This would give him a better chance of making the play if the opportunity arises, and it\u2019s a skill he could use to his advantage if he refines his technique.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Let's focus on a point that could impact all aspects of his game: J.T. sometimes takes too long to get set before the play starts. When this happens, he can find himself completely behind, leading to him losing his rep. This delay can affect his ability to be effective on both passing and running plays, making him more vulnerable to being outpaced or overpowered by his opponents.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">This isn't a point that will be difficult to correct, but if he wants to succeed in the pros and establish himself over the long term, lapses in concentration like this cannot happen\u2014especially not repeatedly. Unfortunately, this is something that appears too often in the tapes, and it\u2019s a habit that could hinder his development at the next level.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Now that we've discussed some of the small flaws that could affect all types of plays (both pass and run), let's focus a bit more on J.T.'s pass rush and specifically two points.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">The first point is a somewhat underdeveloped pass rush plan. Let me explain: a player's pass rush plan becomes crucial once they reach the NFL due to the higher level of competition faced by edge rushers coming straight out of college.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Think of it like a level-up in a video game. Until now, you've been breezing through on easy and medium difficulty, but now you're jumping to hard mode. It\u2019s no longer about charging straight in; it's about having a real strategy. That\u2019s what a pass rush plan represents.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">For most of these young players, they've been dominating since high school by relying on their strengths\u2014whether physical, technical, or tactical. They've used and abused these advantages, but the level drastically changes once they reach the NFL. Now, it\u2019s about strategy. Luring the O-line with certain moves for X number of plays, and then pulling out a different move at the right moment to completely beat the same blocker, who expects anything but that. This is the key to having a solid pass rush plan.\n\nAs of now, Tuimoloau relies on what he knows and plays largely on instinct. While this can still work against certain physical or technical monsters, it won\u2019t be enough for J.T. at the pro level. I find it hard to see him dominate consistently in his pass rush if he continues like this. That\u2019s why it will be crucial for him to develop a true pass rush plan if he wants to become a complete and dominant player in the future.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Let\u2019s close this long parenthesis on the pass rush plan to bring up another important point for any respectable pass rusher: the bend. As you might have guessed, the reason we\u2019re bringing this up now is because J.T\u2019s bend is rather average.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">While Tuimoloau is able to show nice upper-body flexibility when swiping at his opponent's hands before executing a move, that doesn\u2019t always translate when he\u2019s in position to finish a play, even after successfully collapsing the pocket on the opposing QB. I find that disappointing. He could become a much bigger threat with better bend.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally, the last points of concern I have with Tuimoloau are personal, but in my opinion he unfortunately suffers from the syndrome of players who are good everywhere but excellent nowhere.<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Indeed, when watching a game from J.T, he always manages to show up\u2014sometimes on a run stop, sometimes with a big pressure, or by deflecting a pass. However, aside from one monster game during the 2023-2024 season, I don\u2019t see many truly standout performances from him. J.T is a consistent player in terms of overall performance, but rarely consistent in excellence, and ultimately, given what he\u2019s capable of, I find he doesn\u2019t impact opposing offenses nearly as much as he should.<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">With Tuimoloau, we\u2019re looking at a player whose floor certainly seems very high, but whose ceiling remains a mystery to me. Moreover, his areas of development are quite complex upon closer inspection\u2014either they\u2019ll require substantial foundational work, or there\u2019s no guarantee improvement will come, or even if it does, it may not result in a significant leap in J.T\u2019s performance overnight. And that could be problematic when trying to project his role on a roster or determine the value he should be given in the draft.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ultimately, J.T Tuimoloau is a fairly well-rounded player overall. While he may initially appear to be just a simple Power rusher, he maintains a very intriguing floor that could allow him to stay on the field in any game situation\u2014something that\u2019s bound to catch the interest of many teams. That said, as we\u2019ve seen in his weaknesses, his potential might end up limiting his final draft stock. <\/strong><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>If J.T. is very complete, there's nothing to suggest that he could yet make a huge leap forward in his progression and development as a pass rush specialist. <\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a result, he may never become more than a solid Edge number 2 option in your team at best. In which case, what value should you place on him? <\/strong><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>All the more so because while he could fit nicely into a traditional 4-3 front as a Defensive End, additional work would be required to get him ready to play in a 3-4 front as an Outside Linebacker. His age will also play a key role, as some coaches might be more willing to take a chance\u2014especially with a 22-year-old player.<br \/><\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>For all the reasons I mentioned during this scouting, J.T has slipped into my Tier 3 EDGE despite its undeniable qualities. <\/strong><\/div><div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Given the level of talent in the trenches this year, I would have no problem letting Tuimoloau slide to the 3rd round before taking interest\u2014but I could also understand if a team that loves this type of profile decided to reach a little.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J.T Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (Senior) La Draft NFL 2025 approche \u00e0 grand pas et malgr\u00e9 une cuv\u00e9e qui de prime abord semblait manquer de talent, l&rsquo;\u00e9quipe de The Trick Play s&rsquo;est \u00e0 nouveau plong\u00e9 dans les tapes afin de pouvoir vous proposer les scouting reports des joueurs qui porteront bient\u00f4t le maillot de vos [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":24469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264,262],"tags":[193,77,88,75,85,72],"class_list":["post-23321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-edges-2025","category-scouting-2025","tag-b1g","tag-draft","tag-edge","tag-nfl-draft","tag-ohio-state","tag-scouting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23321"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24474,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321\/revisions\/24474"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}