Former Bruins defensive star is seen as one of the favorites to win one of the NFL awards.
The UCLA Bruins' main claim to relevancy at the 2024 NFL Draft was star pass rusher Laiatu Latu being taken No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts . Latu had been projected to go anywhere from the front of the first round to the back end but landed right in the middle.
He was the first defensive player off the board, giving thought to him possibly being the best in the draft class. The Colts were ecstatic when his name was left and they snatched him up as fast as they could.Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus even has Latu ranked"Latu was the first defensive player off the board this year after his dominant 2023 season at UCLA. He earned a 94.3 PFF pass-rush grade, winning 26.2% of his pass-rush reps last season.
Latu is seen by many as the most pure pass rusher from the draft. His ability to get off the line of scrimmage with ease impressed scouts and made him a strong prospect in the draft. If Latu can find his footing within the Colts defense, he should do just fine. Indianapolis will be looking to build off their strong 2023 season, with Latu looking to make a statement as well.
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