Ohio State University has landed the No. 1 overall prospect in the country. 2021 All-American J.T. Tuimoloau from Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish, Washington has verbally committed to the Buckeyes. With the commitment from Tuimoloau, Ohio State extended their All-American Bowl record with 14 commits during the same recruiting cycle.
The Decision Has Been Made…
2021 All-American JT Tuimoloau (@JT_tuimoloau) has committed to Ohio State University. #GoBucks 🌰#AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸 @GEICO pic.twitter.com/gEdVjXTVij
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) July 4, 2021
Past Buckeyes to participate in the All-American Bowl include the likes of Terrelle Pryor, Ezekiel Elliott and Garrett Wilson.
Only 100 football players receive the honor of putting on the All-American Bowl jersey each year. Each player selected to participate culminates their high school careers at the All-American Bowl.
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