Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, the Top247s No. 1 gamer in the 2021 class, is prepared to close the book on his recruitment.
” Ill be announcing my choice on the 4th of July,” stated Tuimoloau, who will join CBSSports HQ on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to solely expose his commitment.
The Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic super star shunned both finalizing durations for the 2021 class to make official visits to his leading schools, which he did when the recruiting world opened on June 1. Tuimoloau canceled an official visit to Alabama the last weekend of June and stated he would concentrate on a final four of Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Washington.
The Buckeyes remain the slight favorite in the 247Sports Crystal Ball, but each of his last 4 have factor for optimism on Sunday.
Hometown Washington was the first school to provide him, doing so in September of 2017; the Huskies likewise provided him for basketball last spring. Washington got Tuimoloaus very first main go to of June.
” We had a truly good talk with coach (Jimmy) Lake,” Tuimoloau said. “It wasnt actually much company, more so the feel of the journey and how we liked the see. We had a fantastic discussion with him much like we finished with coach (Ikaika) Malloe and coach BG (Bob Gregory).”.
After taking a week off from journeys– for graduation and his final high school basketball game– Tuimoloau took an official visit to USC.
” It was great,” Tuimoloau said. I didnt know how much was there, so experiencing all that, it was a terrific see.”.
Tuimoloau had a fast turn-around from USC to Ohio State, his very first time ever seeing Columbus.
” I enjoyed it, it was a great journey, getting to come out here with all my family,” Tuimoloau stated. “The individuals around us on the journey were really genuine and a first class act completely. I constantly felt like they shot it straight with us.”.
Tuimoloau went straight from Columbus to Eugene for his main see to Oregon, the second school to provide him for both football and basketball.
” The journey was great,” Tuimoloau said. It was an excellent visit, my family and I had a great time and we got a lot of good information.”.
Alabama was in line to get his last official go to however the day prior to the trip, Tuimoloau cancelled his visit to Tuscaloosa.
After taking the recently to marinade on a choice, Tuimoloau and his family have set Sunday for the long awaited decision.
The wire-to-wire No. 1 player in 247Sports rankings from the inaugural release of the rankings in the summer season of 2018 up until the final rankings of the 2021 class in January, Tuimoloau kept the top spot. Wherever he enlists, he needs to be an impact player from the dive.
” We had a truly great talk with coach (Jimmy) Lake,” Tuimoloau said.” It was fantastic,” Tuimoloau said.” The journey was terrific,” Tuimoloau said. We had truly good interaction with the staff and this was an all-around good check out. It was a great see, my family and I had a great time and we got a lot of good info.”.
