Every prospect’s path to the NFL is a different one, and the path for Tommy Togiai started in Pocatello Idaho. That’s where he was going to high school when he was recruited by Ohio State. Despite being a four-star recruit, Togiai had to wait his turn before seeing the field. He didn’t play much until his junior season, having to work his way up OSU’s stacked defensive line depth chart.
But Togiai’s persistence paid off, and he emerged as a force for the Buckeyes in his final season. Not only was he productive on his own, his work as an undersized nose tackle created opportunities for his teammates.