Colts add brute strength and a national champion to their defensive line in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft
After going offense with Tyler Warren in round one, the Indianapolis Colts addressed their defense in the second round. With the Colts adding a brute strength and a national champion to their defensive line by selecting Ohio State'sn JT Tuimoloau. Colts select Ohio State Edge JT Tuimoloau with the 45th pick in the 2nd round of […]
After going offense with Tyler Warren in round one, the Indianapolis Colts addressed their defense in the second round.
With the Colts adding a brute strength and a national champion to their defensive line by selecting Ohio State'sn JT Tuimoloau.
Colts select Ohio State Edge JT Tuimoloau with the 45th pick in the 2nd round of the 2025 NFL Draft
The Colts are getting one of the strongest defneisve linemen in this class in Tuimoloau. And while he wasn't the most efficient pass rusher throughout his career, he elevated his game to a level the Buckeyes had never seen during Ohio State's National Championship run. During their four games in the College Football playoff, he was credited with 6.5 sacks, 20 pressures, 10 tackles for loss and one forced fumble.
Before this pick the Colts only had one edge rusher on their roster. whowas under contract after the 2025 season, Laiatu Latu. Tuimoloau will help the Colts to have a elite run stopper off the edge even if Kwity Paye is off the field, which they've struggled at when he's missed times. And with Paye needing an extension after this year, it gives the Colts a player they could elevate to the starting lineup opposite of Latu in the near future.
J.T. Tuimoloau Scouting Report
Edge Rusher, Ohio State
Hometown: Edgewood, WA
21 years old (05/10/2003)
A to Z Sports Expected Draft Position: 72
Pre-Draft Round Projection: 3
"J.T. Tuimoloau is a rock solid and steady pass rusher who has all the tools to be consistently productive throughout his NFL career. While he might not boast a high ceiling, he's still a good athlete who wins with a wide variety of pass rush moves and very good play strength against the run. He has the ability to play on all three downs and be a good contributor against the run or rushing the quarterback." – AJ Schulte Sports NFL Draft analyst
Career Projection: Immediate Quality Starter
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