Solomon Nokeakua-Stroud Tuliaupupu is an American football defensive end for the USC Trojans.
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| Position | Defensive end |
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| Major | Business Administration |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| High school | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
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High school career
Tuliaupupu attended Claremont High School in Claremont, California before transferring to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California after his sophomore year. He played his entire high school career as a middle linebacker.[1] Despite suffering a season-ending foot injury in the playoffs of his senior season, Tuliaupupu recorded sixty-three tackles, four sacks, and won the Butkus Award.[2]
College career
Tuliaupupu was redshirted his freshman season due to a pre-season foot injury.[2]
He missed his entire redshirt freshman season to another pre-season foot injury.[3]
He missed his entire sophomore year due to a year-ending knee surgery.[4]
His junior year, he moved from middle linebacker to defensive end.
Personal life
His father played offensive lineman at Southern Utah.[2]