The unanimous first-team All-American defensive lineman is committed to play in the Cotton Bowl against Tulane on Jan. 2 in Dallas
LOS ANGELES — Every day the past two seasons as he’s walked up the tunnel from the John McKay Center to USC’s practice field, Tuli Tuipulotu has tapped Talanoa Hufanga’s plaque on the All-American Walk.
Tuipulotu did in fact earn his spot on the wall with his play this season. The junior defensive lineman was named a unanimous first-team All-American after leading the nation with 12.5 total sacks and finishing second with 21.0 tackles for loss. The next question for the Trojan captain is what the future holds for him. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining, but could also elect to declare for the NFL draft.
“I’m for sure playing no matter what. I can’t leave my brothers out there,” Tuipulotu said. “That’s something I gotta consider, but just focusing on the game and when the time comes to make the decision, I’ll make the decision.”
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