Even mashing golf balls into the morning sun wasn’t enough to expel JT Tuimoloau’s nervous energy on April 25.
The first round of the 2025 NFL draft had come and gone the day prior, and while the former Ohio State defensive end had a shot to become a first-round pick, he knew he was waiting to learn his professional home on day two. After a 7 a.m. wake-up call to make his tee time and a full round of golf, the anxiety built.
“We played 18 holes, and it wasn't long enough because I still had to wait for the draft,” Tuimoloau said.