Texas Southern’s 300-pound interior plug: Viramontes Pippens brings size and disruption
Viramontes Pippens is listed in the 2023 Texas Southern roster as a 6-foot-1, 300-pound defensive tackle, the kind of interior body teams use to clog gaps and force double-teams[1]. His profile stands out more for frame and trench value than for public stat volume, and he was specifically credited in a 2022 box score with 3 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss, hinting at at least some backfield disruption[1]. For a team, the fit question is simple: if you need a sturdy, physical DT who can survive inside and make life annoying for offensive linemen, he’s the type.
