COLUMBUS, Ohio — For a guy who arrived late at Ohio State football as a freshman, J.T. Tuimoloau has always been a bit ahead of schedule. His summer commitment in 2021 called into question how much he could contribute as a true freshman. Then he started the Buckeyes’ fourth game. Last season, almost out of nowhere, he summoned an unfair advantage-type performance at Penn State, for one day looking as if he already belonged at a higher level. By this stage of their careers, the elite edge rushers who preceded Tuimoloau — Joey and Nick Bosa, Chase Young — were not merely flashing that otherworldly talent. They built entire seasons out of it. Could Tuimoloau’s timeline catch up in 2023 and make him the chaotic force OSU’s defense has sorely lacked up front? Recommended Buckeyes stories Ohio State’s 2024 quarterback commit earns an honor from his hometown: Buckeyes…
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