Huskies Awaiting Tuitele Return, Which Could Come at Michigan State

The most important thing Tuitele will bring to the defensive line is an extra body to the rotation. Running with just four players at defensive tackle is difficult for any team. Tuitele's return enables everyone at the position to take fewer snaps and remain fresher throughout the game. 

Combined with Tuitele's ability to rush the passer, the Huskies could get a more significant push from the interior of the defensive line.

Washington also also had some trouble defending the run early on and Tuitele should be able to provide more support against the ground game. He's good at using his lengthy reach to prevent offensive linemen from getting their hands on his chest and drive him off his spot. 

If Tuitele is able to hold his gaps and get his hands on a running back, even if he doesn't bring him down, he has the ability to disrupt the offense enough for one of his teammates to finish the play. 

The former four-star recruit has the talent to make an impact at the college level, but his health always has held him back.

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