An in depth and complete scouting report and draft prospect profile of UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu for the NFL Draft.

Player: Laiatu Latu

Age: 23

Laiatu Latu Measurables:

• Height: 6’5
• Weight: 259
• 40: 4.65
• Vertical Jump: 32
• Broad Jump: 9’8

Prospect Grade: 70%

Projected Draft Day: 1

Player Comparison:  Jaelen Phillips

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Laiatu Latu Summary:

The Positives

• Uses hands very effectively to get past blockers 
• Decent burst
• Great chop/swipe move that is used going both inside and outside
• Very effective inside pass rushing while standing up (not as great on outside)
• Good enough at setting an edge in the run game

The Negatives

• Age
• Lacks power despite size 
• Bend is not ideal
• Needs to learn an effective counter move or two

Latu has had back to back impressive seasons from a statistical standpoint. While he is on the older side for a rookie, he should make an immediate impact. He has great hand usage and possesses great chop/slap moves. He lacks power to bull rush but can set the edge enough in the run game to not be a liability. His bend is not the best and results in tackles routing him way too wide on outside moves, and he does not have much of a counter to deal with this. That being said he shows a lot as a pass rusher and would benefit from learning from an established pro while continuing to hone his craft.