COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2021 recruiting class holds 13 commits and is the top class in the country, but there are still plenty of battles for some of the nation’s top prospects that the Buckeyes are still in the running for. That starts with five-star defensive tackle J.T. Tuimoloau. Here’s a look at Tuimoloau’s recruiting profile: WHO: 5-star recruit from Sammamish, Wash. SIZE: 6-4.5, 277 pounds RANKING: The No. 1 defensive tackle in the class of 2021, the No. 5 overall player THE BATTLE: Tuimoloau hasn’t released an official list of top schools, but holds offers from 24 schools. THE HOMESTATE FACTOR: Washington’s recruiting class ranks 34th early in the recruiting cycle only holding two commitments. That includes the top pro-style quarterback in the class in Sam Huard — also a Washington native — along with three-star cornerback Zakhari Spears. THE GEOGRAPHY: Alabama and Ohio State are the…
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