Marlon Tuipulotu

Marlon Tuipulotu (born May 31, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Early life Tuipulotu attended Central High School in Independence, Oregon. As a senior in 2016, he had 62 tackles and six sacks. Tuipulotu played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He originally committed to the University of Washington to play college football but switched his commitment to the University of Southern California (USC). Tuipulotu was also on the wrestling team in high school and won the 5A State Championship at 285lb in 2016.

College career Tuipulotu played in three games his first year at USC in 2017 due to injuries and took a redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2018, he started 10 of 12 games and recorded 33 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In 2019, he had 46 tackles and two sacks in 12 starts. Tuipulotu returned as a starter in 2020.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles Tuipulotu was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round, 189th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.

In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season, Tuipulotu recorded the first sack of his career, tackling Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett in a 13–35 win.

In Week 10 of the 2022 season, Tuipulotu recorded the first fumble recovery of his career in a game against the Washington Commanders.

He was placed on injured reserve on November 16, 2022 after suffering a torn meniscus. Without Tuipulotu, the Eagles reached Super Bowl LVII but lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. On August 29, 2024, Tuipulotu was released by the Eagles.

Kansas City Chiefs On August 31, 2024, Tuipulotu was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad, then promoted to the active roster a week later. On January 10, 2025, the Chiefs placed Tuipulotu on injured reserve.

On August 26, 2025, Tuipulotu was released by the Chiefs as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.

New York Giants On January 13, 2026, Tuipulotu signed a reserve/futures contract with the New York Giants. He was released by the Giants on May 7.

Atlanta Falcons On August 4, 2026, Tuipulotu signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

Personal life Tuipulotu is of Tongan descent. His younger brother, Tuli Tuipulotu, also played linebacker at USC and currently plays in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is also the cousin of former USC and current Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga.