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Despite a late push from west coast programs like San Jose State and his homestate Hawaii, three-star East Los Angeles College defensive tackle Sione Tuitupou remained firm and signed his LOI with USF football on Wednesday.
A great day to be a Bull! Welcome to USF, Sione Tuitupou!
— USF Football (@USFFootball) December 18, 2019
SIGNING DAY CENTRAL: https://t.co/zI7EACPb7u#United #Bullieve #NSD2020 pic.twitter.com/dol61mMfyX
Three-star (0.8195) per 247
Other notable offers: Hawaii, San Jose State, Boise State
From Kailua, Hawaii, the 6’4”, 290 pound DT initially enrolled at JuCo power Garden City CC out of high school before transferring to East Los Angeles College
He racked up 22 tackles (3.5 for loss). half a sack a forced fumble and two blocked kicked during his time with the Huskies, eventually earning him a scholarship offer from USF.
Tuitupou will have two years of eligibility upon arrival to Tampa.