Tommy Togiai was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 132nd overall pick.
Ohio State Overview
• Elected to forego his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft as a true junior
• Played in 33 games and started seven times for the Buckeyes
• Second-team all-Big Ten Conference in 2020 by both the coaches and the media
• Recorded 49 tackles from his defensive tackle position
• Also had 8.5 TFLs, including 3.0 sacks for minus-13 yards in the 2020 win over Penn State
• Played in seven of team’s eight games in 2020 and recorded 23 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks
• Played in all 14 games in 2019 at defensive tackle and finished with 16 tackles and 2.0 tackles-for-loss for minus four yards
• Was one of 18 true freshmen who saw playing time in 2018 for the Big Ten and Rose Bowl champion Buckeyes
• Enrolled at Ohio State in January of 2018 and took part in spring drills
More on Tommy
• Was rated as the No. 3 defensive tackle prospect in the country and the No. 55 overall player on the 247Sports composite
• A consensus four-star prospect rated No. 4 at defensive tackle and a Top 100 prospect by Rivals and was listed at No. 52 on the ESPN 300
• U.S. Army All-American
• Played for head coach Gino Mariani at Highland High School
• Is the first player from the state of Idaho to sign with the Buckeyes
• Named the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year and was a three-time first-team all-state selection
• Racked up 93 tackles with 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception last season while helping his team win the 5A state championship
• Parents are Jodi and Talalelei Togiai.