Orange County’s Josh Tupou grows into NFL draft prospect

Josh Tupou’s dreams could crystallize Saturday in the NFL draft, but the defensive prospect won’t watch his story unfold on TV. He’ll let his heart be his guide.
The massive, run-stuffing nose tackle from Colorado plans to share dinner with family in Riverside and offer prayers of gratitude, a nod to his Tongan spirit.
Tupou considers his grandfather, Tofa Tupou of Los Alamitos, his prime role model. He would love to share news of being drafted with the family patriarch.
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