Tuli Tuipulotu

[darthseinfeld]

Incredible production this year. He is talked about as a 2nd rounder, but I dont see how he stays there. I think he is a 1st rounder

What is your interest level in Tuli in the 1st round

 

[JeffInDC]

Incredible production this year. He is talked about as a 2nd rounder, but I dont see how he stays there. I think he is a 1st rounder

What is your interest level in Tuli in the 1st round

EXTREMELY HIGH!!!!!. He's the type of Base DE that is truly needed to make (I believe) Quinn's D run properly. I hate trying to stereotype/pigeon hole players into certain positions, but, I think a hybrid 4-3/3-4 needs certain "types" of players to make it work best. In MY opinion, for this D to really work, you need a good-to-great WDE/OLB like Micah or DLaw paired with a BIGGER 5T/SDE type like Tuli (285-290 that is both a really good pass rusher & run stopper). Then, you basically need a Tuli twin to play the 3T, and they should surround a LEGIT NT. The size dynamic and ability gives you a REAL 3-4 look that can easily morph back and forth. Again, just my opinion.

 

[darthseinfeld]

EXTREMELY HIGH!!!!!. He's the type of Base DE that is truly needed to make (I believe) Quinn's D run properly. I hate trying to stereotype/pigeon hole players into certain positions, but, I think a hybrid 4-3/3-4 needs certain "types" of players to make it work best. In MY opinion, for this D to really work, you need a good-to-great WDE/OLB like Micah or DLaw paired with a BIGGER 5T/SDE type like Tuli (285-290 that is both a really good pass rusher & run stopper). Then, you basically need a Tuli twin to play the 3T, and they should surround a LEGIT NT. The size dynamic and ability gives you a REAL 3-4 look that can easily morph back and forth. Again, just my opinion.

Tuli is more a 3t than an LDE. He is 290, but I think he will play at 300 in the pro's. To your point I think he would be a very good 4i on run downs. I think both he and Gervon Dexter could be similar players to the guys SF have played inside when they went to the SB in Buckener and Armstead

 

[RS12]

In the late 20s he is a consideration.

 

[RandyOh]

i know many on here want a 1 tech but ill gladly take a 3 tech DT if he is on par with the other players left on the board

 

[KingintheNorth]

I'm the resident USC homer so I'm super familiar with him. He reminds me of Osa Odighizuwa with a high-motor and relentless drive on plays. Osa is stronger but Tuli has some more twitch to him. Right now, I think he's a second rounder but a lot will change between now and April.

@darthseinfeld is right, he's a natural 3Tech. He does have the dreaded "portion flex" that Stephen drools over.