Scouting Report: Strengths

• Super versatile prospect who has played all over the defense - all the way from 1 technique to the wide nine.
• Tuipulotu can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back.
• Massively productive in 2022 where he took a major step up - leading the PAC 12 in sacks and also logging 22 TFLs
• Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and Tuipulotu quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
• Really quick first step - with elite acceleration as well as lateral movement skills to mirror running quaterbacks
• While he was primarily used as a pass rusher has skills dropping into coverage - can handle going one on one against tight ends
• His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor
• Powerful run defender - knifes through the offensive line blowing up sweeps
• While he's played most of his snaps on the edge - he is most effective on the inside where his high football IQ and accompanying quick processing shows through
• Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor inside.
• Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
• His core flexibility and balance are excellent, and he has prototypical length.