2024 NFL Draft - UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu
| Prospect | Laiatu Latu |
| Pos. | EDGE | NFL Draft Big Board - Prospect Rankings |
| School | UCLA Bruins (UCLA Bruins NFL Draft Picks) |
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 259 |
| DOB | 12/31/00 |
Laiatu Latu NFL Mock Draft Roundup
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Latu has appeared:
#22 overall (TRADE), New Orleans Saints
The Saints move down eight spots and still get the third edge rusher off the board. Laiatu Latu, who may slip because of his medical history, is one of the best pass rushers in this class when he's on the field.
#24 overall (TRADE), Los Angeles Rams
In lieu of trying to replace Aaron Donald, which isn't possible, the Rams might look to address the pass-rush unit in other ways. Latu's injury history is worrisome for a Round 1 pick, but his effort and technical savvy could make him a great value if he stays on the field.
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College Football Stats
Below are career college football stats for UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu:
| YEAR | SCHOOL | G | TKL | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Washington | 12 | 16 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | UCLA | 13 | 36 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | UCLA | 12 | 49 | 21.5 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 37 | 101 | 35.5 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
- Stats via UCLA Football and Washington Football
College Football Awards
Below are some of the college football awards won by Laiatu Latu:
| Award/Honor | Year Won |
|---|---|
| Ted Hendricks Award | 2023 |
| Lombardi Award | 2023 |
| Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year | 2023 |
| 2023 AP All-American | 2023, First Team |
| All-Pac 12 First Team | 2022, 2023 |
NFL Scouting Combine Results
Latu's NFL Scouting Combine on-field workout results are in the table below.
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard-dash | 4.64 |
| 10-yard split | 1.62 |
| Vertical jump | 32" |
| Broad jump | 9'8" |
| Bench press | - |
| 3-Cone Drill | - |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | - |