Rivals recruiting analyst Josh Helmholdt notes that uncommitted four-star 2017 DT Jay Tufele offers a blend of run-stopping prowess and pass-rushing acumen.
“Tufele showed all week [during Army All-American Bowl practices] he is one of the rare defensive tackles who can [both maintain gap responsibility and rush the quarterback],” Helmholdt writes. The 6-foot-2, 306-pounder registered four tackles in this past weekend’s Army All-American Bowl. Scout.com’s Greg Biggins refers to Tufele as a “relentless player with a non-stop motor.” The five programs in the running for his commitment are Utah, Michigan, Ohio State, USC and BYU.