72 Tommy Togiai

Tommy Togiai Ohio State
Name
Tommy Togiai
Nationality
usaUnited States
Position
DT
Height
6'2"
Weight
300
Birthday
9/19/1999
Hometown
Pocatello, ID
High School
Highland
Past Teams
Ohio State
Seasons
2018, 2019, 2020

Post-OSU Update: Tommy Togiai left Ohio State after the 2020 season with eligibility remaining. He was selected with the 132nd pick (4th round) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Togiai played 18 games with the Browns over two seasons, recording 29 tackles. After being released by the Browns in training camp of 2023, he ultimately resigned with them and spent part of the season on their practice squad. In 2024, Togiai signed with the Texans partway through the season. He was added to their active roster in late November and played in 8 regular season games, making 28 tackles and 1.5 sacks. (updated: Jan. 2025)

Major: Undeclared (2019)
Weight: 300 (2018-20)

2019: Played in all 14 games at defensive tackle and finished with 16 tackles and 2.0 tackles-for-loss for minus four yards … had his best statistical game at Northwestern, totaling four tackles … registered a tackle-for-loss in the Big Ten Championship Game vs. Wisconsin.

2019 Media Guide: Was one of 18 true freshmen who saw playing time last year and was able to contribute significantly along a deep and talented defensive line … was the team leader among true freshmen in tackles (10) and tackles-for-loss (2.0) … played in 12 of 14 games for the Big Ten and Rose Bowl champions … had a career high three tackles vs. Oregon State … tackles-for-loss came against Indiana and in the Big Ten Championship Game vs. Northwestern … is exploring majors in management & industry.

2018 Media Guide: Tommy Togiai enrolled in classes at Ohio State in January 2018 … he took part in spring drills.

High School: Togiai 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-ever 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.

Personal: Parents are Jodi and Talalelei Togiai.

Defensive Stats

SeasonTeamGGSTklSoloAsstTFLTFL YdsSacksSack YdsFFFRIntInt YdsPBUBlkDef TD
2018Ohio State12010732.06000000000
2019Ohio State14016882.04000000100
2020Ohio State772312114.5173.0131000200
Total-3374927228.5273131000300