NFL draft: Will the Chargers prioritize Michigan defensive players?

Tuli Tuipulotu was a revelation last season for the Chargers, a second-round draft pick from USC who became a menacing on-field presence and added depth behind veteran outside linebackers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and, later, as a capable fill-in after Bosa suffered a significant injury.

Off the field, Tuipulotu was respectful, surprising his older and more accomplished teammates by calling them “sir’ or “Mr.” when addressing them in training camp. He was an attentive listener during meetings, and a quick learner, too.