JT Tuimoloau is up for a national award that pays tribute to his Polynesian ancestry.
The Ohio State defensive end is one of eight finalists for this year’s Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity.
Tuimoloau is joined as a finalist by San Jose State defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko, Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika, UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, Utah offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea, Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell, Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipuloto.