RANK
60
TEAM DRAFTED
POSITION RANK
6
2021 DRAFT ROUND
EVAL GRADE
Developmental
OVERALL PICK #
Tommy Togiai
DL1T
Ohio State
EVALUATION GRADE DEFINITIONS
INSTANT IMPACT PLAYER
The prospect has consistently performed at the highest level in big moments vs. top competition. The player is an elite athlete, with elite traits that are apparent when watching his film. The player consistently demands an opponent's attention, which opens up opportunities for his teammates to thrive. He makes his team better by just being on the field.
POTENTIAL UPSIDE
The player produced at an above-average to elite level against top competition but sometimes lacked consistency. The player performed at an elite level vs. average competition but often disappeared against top competition or did not compete in a division with high-level competition. The player needs to develop their skill set further. The margin for improvement may vary. The player possesses all of the physical tools but lacked development in high school and college that an NFL level coach could develop. The player might lack certain physical tools needed in specific NFL schemes. The player might have lacked a work ethic or needs to improve attention to detail.
DEVELOPMENTAL
The player produced at an above-average to elite level against top competition but sometimes lacked consistency. The player performed at an elite level vs. average competition but often disappeared against top competition or did not compete in a division with high-level competition. The player needs to develop their skill set further. The margin for improvement may vary. The player possesses all of the physical tools but lacked development in high school and college. The player might be considered scheme dependent.
COMBINE MEAURABLES
Height
Weight
6'2"
300
Year
JR
40 Time
Vertical
Broad
SCOUTING REPORT
Big run stopper, he can play both the 1, and 3 tech, projects as a nose, but can also play 3-4 DE. (Tommy Togiai transitioned from the strongest man in Ohio State football's program to one of the Big Ten's best defensive tackles in 2020. Now he will try to make the transition to the highest level of the sport. Togiai announced Monday night he will enter the 2021 NFL Draft, forgoing his final season of eligibility with the Buckeyes. Togiai collected 23 tackles (4.5 for loss) with 3.5 sacks. Seven tackles and three sacks came in the second game of the season, a victory at Penn State that earned him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors). - Cleveland Plain Dealer