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Oregon's Tuioti Recalls Elusive Caleb Williams Chase
19 Sep
Summary
- Senior defender Teitum Tuioti identified Caleb Williams as the hardest QB to tackle.
- Tuioti described Williams' elusiveness as spinning in circles for 10 seconds.
- Tuioti is a veteran leader for the Oregon Ducks' defensive line.
Oregon Ducks' senior edge rusher Teitum Tuioti has identified USC's Caleb Williams as the most elusive quarterback he has faced. In a recent preseason conversation, Tuioti recounted the difficulty of tackling Williams during their 2023 matchup, noting how the quarterback would repeatedly evade defensive pressure.
Tuioti, a key veteran on Oregon's defensive line, described the experience as "spinning in circles" while trying to pursue Williams for an extended duration. Despite Tuioti's efforts and a win for the Ducks that season, the memory of Williams' scrambling prowess left a lasting impression.
Now a leader for the Oregon defense, Tuioti has been recognized as a Walter Camp Preseason All-America first team selection. He is expected to anchor a pass-rush effort that showed promise in a recent season-opening game against Boise State, despite a prior disappointment in a loss to Oklahoma State.
