EDGE/DT Tuli Tuipulotu, USC / 6’3 265 LBS
With this pick, Coach Eberflus and the Chicago Bears find their 3-technique defensive tackle. Tuli Tuipulotu may not be here at 22, but the hope is that he slips a bit, so the Bears don’t have to trade up. He’s a fantastic pass rusher and is solid as filling run gaps.
Tuipulotu has a very high ceiling, and very high motor. In addition to being one of the most athletic players at his position in the draft, he also had amazing production last year at the University of Southern California. He had an insane 13.5 sacks with 22, yes 22 tackles for loss. He was a force for the Trojans all season.
Watching some film on USC D-Lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) and he’s fun. You can see him lining up all over the line at edge, DT, hand in the dirt, standing up. Reminds me a bit of Za’Darius Smith. Could be good fit for #Vikings
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I think Tuipulotu is a fantastic fit for this defense, if he just gains a bit more weight. He’s one of the bendier defensive lineman in this class and I don’t expect him to last too long in the second round. For being so explosive and athletic, I believe he just fits the mold that Poles and company want.
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