JT Tuimoloau

Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack on Baltimore Ravens QB Devin Leary closes out the first half of their preseason matchup on August 7, 2025.

Cornerback Charvarius Ward and rookie defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau meet with the media following the first day of practice at Colts Training Camp.

JJ Stankevitz is joined for conversations during Colts media day by quarterback Daniel Jones (2:04), defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (6:50), cornerback Kenny Moore II (13:44), safety Cam Bynum (22:24), quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (29:14), wide receiver Alec Pierce (33:23), cornerback Justin Walley (41:46) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (47:24).

JJ and the guys talk about a wide range of topics, from the Pacers' run to the NBA Finals and the city of Indianapolis to dads, golf, leadership and much more. You'll hear insightful stories about current Colts players – and also Manny Pacquiao – all while players are in full uniform for the Colts' media day shoots.

Defensive end JT Tuimoloau meets the media during Indianapolis Colts rookie minicamp.

2025 Colts Draft Class: TE Tyler Warren (Penn State), DE JT Tuimoloau (Ohio State), CB Justin Walley (Minnesota), OT Jalen Travis (Iowa State), RB DJ Giddens (Kansas State), QB Riley Leonard (Notre Dame), DT Tim Smith (Alabama), LB Hunter Wohler (Wisconsin)

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, area scouts Tyler Hughes and Mike Lacy discuss DE JT Tuimoloau, QB Riley Leonard, CB Justin Walley, OT Jalen Travis, RB DJ Giddens and LB Hunter Wohler.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' two selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and how he fits with the team's defensive line. The guys also look at how Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley fits in a re-made secondary under defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Watch JT Tuimoloau receive the call from general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen after being selected 45th in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Defensive end JT Tuimoloau (Ohio State) spoke with the media after being selected 45th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor announces the Colts' selection of edge JT Tuimoloau in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 45 overall pick.

Tuimoloau appeared in 12 games for a total of 215 defensive snaps.

Anthony Richardson exited the Colts' preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens after just seven snaps with a dislocated pinkie, giving way to Daniel Jones, who played 31 snaps to finish the first half. The story of the game outside of the Colts' quarterbacks, though, was an impressive preseason debut for rookie first-round tight end Tyler Warren.

The Colts' entire 2025 NFL Draft class is now under contract.

In the whirlwind of getting drafted to traveling to Indianapolis for rookie minicamp, Tuimoloau almost forgot about his birthday – but that doesn't mean he feels anything but blessed.

The Colts picked Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

As an Ohio State Buckeye, Tuimoloau earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and helped the Buckeyes win the 2024 CFP National Championship.

Tuimoloau, a three-time first-team All-Big Ten honoree, totaled 43.5 tackles for a loss and 23.5 sacks during his four years at Ohio State.