Take a look at top quotes from Chargers second-round pick Tuli Tuipulotu's post-draft media availability on Friday:
Edge Rusher Tuli Tuipulotu
On his reaction to being selected by the Chargers:
"It's kind of funny. I wasn't even really watching the draft. I was outside with the family, we were all chilling outside. My mom was yelling at me to come to her because she wanted me to go grab my grandma from the car at the front, so she called me, I walked to the front and I got a call and I walked away [laughter]. It was a blessing, for sure. I'm excited to get to work."
On his reaction to remaining in Los Angeles:
"I'm happy, for sure. I haven't left LA for most of my life. I was kind of preparing myself to like go somewhere far, like all the way to the East Coast or something, but I'm happy to stay home and be close to family."
On having the opportunity to learn from Chargers OLBs Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack:
"I'm blessed. Coming into the league, that's what I wanted. I wanted the best to learn from, and, man, Joey Bosa and Khalil [Mack]? That's crazy. I'm excited for opportunity. I'm a sponge, so I am going to just absorb all of the info that they give me and just try to get better and make an impact on the team."
Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 second-round Draft pick, Edge Tuli Tuipulotu from USC.
USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) walks on the field ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) warms up prior to the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) chases Fresno States' quarterback Jake Haener (9) out of the pocket in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu celebrates a stop of California on fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) is sacked by Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington State offensive lineman Liam Ryan (63) blocks Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Southern California won 45-14. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Southern California safety Greg Johnson (1) celebrates with defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) after intercepting a pass and running it in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
On his heritage:
"It means everything to me. Too bad I wasn't on TV, my jacket that I wore today says 'Tongans'. My parents are from Tonga, that is what I represent. My celebration, I'm always throwing up the T and that's what it stands for. Hopefully, at next level, I get to make some plays and be able to showcase the Ts."
On his play-style:
"I wouldn't say anything too crazy. I really like to set up my moves. I try to make everything look exactly the same. I work everything off of power. I have to add more to arsenal, learn more. I'm excited."
On the type of player that he is:
"A true team player. I'll do anything for his team, whatever they need me to do, as long as I get to contribute to the team, whether that's being on special teams, coming off of the bench and just helping out. I'll just do whatever I can help the team."
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