J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman and former 5-star recruit, makes diving interception

Former Eastside Catholic star J.T. Tuimoloau showed off some of his former tight end skills

When the Ohio State Buckeyes secured the commitment of consensus five-star defensive line recruit J.T. Tuimoloau as part of the 2021 recruiting class they knew they were getting a prize.

The 6-foot-5, 277-pound recruit was sure to deliver some big hits, sacks, tackles-for-loss...

And interceptions? 

On Saturday, Tuimoloau showed off the same pass-catching skills that made him a star two-way football player at Eastside Catholic (Washington) and 7-on-7 program Ford Sports Performance - but on the defensive side of the ball. 

The defensive lineman made a diving interception against Penn State that showed why he built the reputation as a freakish athlete back in high school: 

The interception was the first of Tuimoloau's college career, although he has been a consistent contributor in more traditional defensive lineman categories.

Through one-and-a-half seasons, Tuimoloau has played in 18 games, registering 26 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss and four sacks.