Marlon Tuipulotu may be USC’s most unassuming defensive lineman.
He matched Christian Rector for sacks in 2018, without the accolades coming off the edge. Jay Tufele certainly flashed in bigger ways, like a memorable scoop-and-score against Utah.
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Still, hopes were no less high for Tuipulotu when he signed with USC back in 2017, a four-star defensive tackle with the strength of an accomplished high school wrestler and the polish to contribute right away.
He even earned a starting job as a true freshman, but his first season was cut short by a back injury which required surgery.