USC star Tuli Tuipulotu is due for a big year with Chargers
"One of the best players in recent memory to suit up for the USC Trojans, linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu, has been making his presence felt in the NFL. Tuipulotu has quietly become a reliable member of the Chargers' defensive unit since being drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. After earning a role as a rookie in 2023, Tuipulotu exploded for double the amount of sacks in his second season with Los Angeles. The former USC Trojans star heads into his third season as one of the leaders of the Chargers' defense.
"As a rookie in 2023, Tuipulotu impressed early on during fall camp and earned a role along Los Angeles' defensive front. He posted 4.5 sacks and 53 tackles before doubling his sack total in 2024. The California native had 8.5 sacks, but saw a decrease in his tackles with only 42 this past season. With Bosa gone, it will be interesting to see how opposing offenses scheme around Tuipulotu. If Mack is able to stay healthy, he should be able to offer a sizable threat opposite of Tuipulotu, even at age 34."
The edge rusher opposite of Khalil Mack is a position that has Tuli's name all over it. After last season's ascension, he is coming for even more this year. Khalil Mack is one of the most dominant edges in the NFL this decade. He has done a great job mentoring Tuli Tuipulotu and he will help him become a top edge rusher in the NFL.
Joey Bosa being unreliable and expensive made the Chargers' decision very easy to focus on Tuli. He hasn't missed a game yet since coming into the NFL and has gotten better each season. Year 3 for Tuli Tuipulotu should be another step in the right direction and we should see him eclipse 10 sacks.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC's Tuli Tuipulotu could take it up a notch this year with Chargers
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