Laiatu Latu
- Pos Edge
- Height 6-4
- Weight 265
Prospect Info
- High School Jesuit
- City Carmichael, CA
- Exp 2022 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
Evaluated 11/23/2018
Projection
2-3 Round Day 2Great length as an outside linebacker. Added significant weight to handle opposing offensive lineman without costing him his quickness or speed off the edge. More of a pass-rusher than a cover linebacker, but is adequate in coverage. Also plays rugby and has spent offseasons playing that, so still raw as a pure football player. Plays with an edge to his game, good motor and energy. Needs to continue to develop in-play diagnosis and taking proper angles. High ceiling. Likely redshirt candidate but multi-year Power 5 starter and projects as a second-day NFL draft pick.
Athletic Background
Laiatu Latu is a 6-5, 237-pound Outside Linebacker from Carmichael, CA. Played outside linebacker and tight end at Carmichael...as a senior, credited with 94 total tackles, including 29.5 tackles for loss...also caught 13 passes for 272 yards in 2018...helped team to a 7-6 overall record and the semifinals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 2 playoffs...as a junior in 2017, notched 65 tackles, including 17 for loss and 12 sacks...named the Delta League's co-All-Purpose Player of the Year as a junior...also named to the Sacramento Bee's All-Metro first team as an all-purpose selection...helped the Marauders to a 10-3 record and the Sac-Joaquin Division I semifinals in 2017...played on the varsity as a sophomore in 2016...team went 9-4 and made the Division II semifinals that year.