INDIANAPOLIS -- NFL scouts, whose jobs calls for them to punch holes in prospects, had to work hard to find flaws in former Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau.
But there were questions if you looked closely enough.
Through the first 12 games of the Buckeyes' 2024 season, Tuimoloau was impressive even if his production sometimes was not. He registered six sacks, but for a player who had been an All-Big Ten selection the previous two seasons, it left a bit to be desired.
Then came the College Football Playoff.
Tuimoloau exploded with 6.