Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah Utes: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile
November 3, 2012; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (92) chases Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 320 pounds
Position Rank: 2nd
Drafted By: Carolina Panthers (1st round, 14th overall)
40 Yard Dash: 5.41
Bench Press: 38
Vertical Jump: 30″
Broad Jump: 8’9″
Career Stats
2012
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 3.50 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10.0 | 32 | 0.83 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5.0 | 24 | 0.42 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2011
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 3.31 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9.0 | 26 | 0.69 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1.5 | 12 | 0.12 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Scouting Report/Player Notes
One of the most dominant defensive tackle prospects in the entire crop of 2013 players. Lotulelei is in line to be the first DT selected in April and should be a dominant starter from day one. He will obviously have a learning curve, but he’s got the ability to be a very disruptive force at the DT position who can not only occupy multiple blockers, but get through the line and make plays with his excellent quickness and strength. Whatever team drafts him is going to get a guy who can come in right away and be a high impact player. He is a legitimate top 5 talent at this point.
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