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[Breer] The Colts are taking UCLA DE/OLB Laiatu Latu at 15.

  • April 26, 2024


[Breer] The Colts are taking UCLA DE/OLB Laiatu Latu at 15.

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  8. AR is talking about the draft on YouTube with Parsons and Stroud and they asked him who does he want and AR said a receiver. Someone to take the top off

  12. We need an edge, but I don’t know if I like the injury pick. I don’t foresee fervent excitement about this pick around here. But if his neck is good he can easily be the best end in the draft

  15. Belichick says he can move around like JJ Watt. I’m guessing that’s what made the difference.

  16. I’m a major fan of Latu, I just thought he’d be off the Colts board so I’m pretty stunned. He’s by far the best pass rusher and has every move in the toolbox.

    Turner would’ve been the higher upside Athletic pick but Latu is a stud and can play day 1.

  17. We have no pass rush. It doesn’t matter who you have in the secondary if the quarterback has all day to pass. Now, Latu’s medical history is concerning. But get your fucking pass rush before you decide to start drafting corners in the first round.

  18. HELL YES. Josh Allen in the backfield all day long we need the same. I liked Turner but HELL YES.

  19. 6’5 and 259 lbs

    His NFL comparison is TJ Watt

    His only real knock is his neck which led him to medically retire once but since he’s been back, he’s had no issues. Some say he’s the best edge rusher in this class. It’s about time we added a force at the edge so we can get more pressures and sacks.

    This also means that Paye is definitely not getting his 5th year option activated

    Potential numbers: 0, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 21, 30, 36, 38, 53, 57, 96, 97

  20. This is the pick I was hoping for with the way the board fell. I think we’ll get better value than expected in rd. 2, and Laitu is an absolute powerhouse. Easily best pass rusher in the draft, Dallas turner got pushed up bc Alabama and Verse was the ‘safe’ EDGE. Sub won’t love it, but Ballard strikes again

  22. Honestly great pick. I would have preferred Mitchell, but Latu’s production was crazy in college and he won with technique rather than being more athletic and that will translate well to the NFL.

  23. I’m assuming Irsay pointed out to Ballard that the last guy we let walk because of a neck injury ended up going to 2 Superbowls afterward.

  24. With Isaiah Rogers coming back, this is the perfect pick…oh wait…

    Lmao jk he’s a beast, and an awesome dude, I’m pumped!

  25. I like it – the D needs an elite pass rusher (see: Ballard’s pursuit of Hunter).

  26. Dude seemed so passionate and so ready to perform for this team. Im all in. I was speculative at first but I believe in this guy.

  28. Latu, Paye, Buckner, and Dayo…. That is a shit ton of draft capital in our D-line. I guess Dayo is moving inside with Buckner now on passing downs

  29. It’s a great pick. Medical concern, but he’s 100% now and clearly has the best tape in the draft. Quickest hands I’ve seen – dude is a baller

  30. I guess I’m in the minority here, but I like the pick a lot. Pass rush is way more important than CB at the nfl level. Latu is a fuckin stud and shouldn’t be at 15.

  32. I am absolutely shocked. He is one of my favorite players in the draft. I’m very happy with the pick. Ballard typically doesn’t draft edge rusher like this he only drafts athletic freaks with crazy measurements. But let’s be honest, he doesn’t have the best track record with edge rushers. So I’m happy that they’re switching up their strategy a bit. If he can stay healthy, we have a potential pro bowler on our hands.

  33. Also feel a lot better about his injury history given his Ironman production since, and the nature of the injury which although scary and a risk is the kind of thing that won’t affect his play/limit him, as opposed to a flukey knee or back (Shaq) that causes a guy to constantly be playing limited, this injury will remain a non-issue unless it recurs, at which point, he’s done playing.

    All or nothing gamble really. Likely he’ll be a monster or retire. So fuck it let’s get crazy.

  35. Watching him reminds me of Maxx Crosby. Guy is fast, big and actually gets to the QB quick. We need that.

  36. Last guy we passed on because of a neck injury went to the Broncos and won a Super Bowl /s

    In all seriousness the guy looks easy to root for. Hope he pans out.

  37. For what it’s worth as a ucla fan, there was not a single snap watching Latu in his 2 seasons w the Bruins (and I watched every single one) where I noticed any issues with his neck or any injury whatsoever. Never any talk of it on the boards, reports, nothin. Surprised to see such a massive reaction here, dude is an absolute terror in the backfield.

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