Tommy Togiai

Ohio State

HT:

6020

WT:

300 YR:

JR

POS:

IDL

OVR RK

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

KEY STRENGTHS

KEY CONCERNS

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

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

PLAYER COMPARISON:

CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS

Low-Level Starter Potential (55-59)
A player with the upside to be a low-end starter or high-level backup within a couple of seasons. While they have solid physical tools, inconsistencies in technique, processing, or durability limit their ceiling. They are developmental prospects who may carve out a role as specialists or system fits.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Grade Scale

Football Scout 365 grades reflect a prospect’s projected long-term NFL value and role. Draft ranges are general value projections, not predictions of an exact selection. Positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical information and athletic testing can influence where a player is ultimately selected.

How Football Scout 365 Grades NFL Draft Prospects

Elite (75+): A rare, high-impact prospect with elite physical tools, advanced football intelligence and the ability to make an immediate NFL impact. Elite prospects carry franchise-altering potential and typically project as top 5–10 selections in the first round.
Near Elite (70–74): A high-caliber prospect with outstanding physical tools, strong football intelligence and only minor developmental limitations. Near Elite prospects project as significant early-career contributors with Pro Bowl upside and first-round draft value.
High-End Starter Potential (65–69): A starting-caliber prospect with strong physical tools, quality technical skills and a defined NFL role. These players may require development before reaching their ceiling but generally carry second- or third-round draft value.
Mid-Level Starter Potential (60–64): A solid prospect with NFL-level tools and a pathway to becoming a dependable starter if key limitations are addressed. These players generally carry third- to fifth-round draft value.
Low-Level Starter Potential (55–59): A developmental prospect who could become a low-end starter, high-end backup or valuable specialist in the right role. These players generally carry fifth- to seventh-round draft value.
Backup Level (50–54): A depth or rotational prospect with enough functional ability to compete for an NFL roster spot but limited long-term starting potential. These players generally project as late Day 3 selections or priority undrafted free agents.
Not NFL Level (Below 50): A developmental or camp prospect who does not currently demonstrate enough consistency, technical refinement or functional NFL traits to project as a regular contributor. These players generally project as undrafted free agents, practice-squad candidates or camp invitations.

Draft position can vary based on positional value, team needs, scheme fit, medical evaluation and athletic testing.