high-motor, interior run-stopper with proven NFL production
Tripplett was a sturdy Washington defensive tackle who translated to a six-year NFL career, finishing with 192 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles across 92 games, including his most productive stretch in Indianapolis. He stood out for leverage, effort and reliability more than flash, giving teams a credible inside presence against the run and enough burst to finish plays when guards and centers lost the rep. The main fit question is upside: he looks like a dependable, physical plugger rather than a pure havoc creator, but that’s exactly the profile some defenses need.
