Colts draft DE Laiatu Latu - Round 1, Pick 15

[Butter]

I know we all hate him but Belichick seems to like him.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Colts/comme...t=share_button

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Butter

I know we all hate him but Belichick seems to like him.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Colts/comme...t=share_button

I don't hate him. This pick is fantastic, quite possibly Ballard’s best first round pick other than AR to date.

[Mr. Session]

I have good vibes about this. That kid’s energy is palpable too. You could feel it through the television.

I really wanted an offensive weapon but wow, how often have we been in the position where we get to pick ANY defensive player we want.

This is awesome.

[albany ed]

If, and that's a big


IF

He stays healthy

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by albany ed

If, and that's a big


IF

He stays healthy

I agree. The advise to medically retire, coupled with missing two years makes me wary of any type of injury to the guy. Let's hope he stays healthy for the next 6-10 years.

[Chromeburn]

Everyone should give this a watch.

https://youtu.be/WgkKTYmjWGk?si=SZTHpt7F88U-Evt6

[HoosierinFL]

So we've said before, it would be nice if we lucked into our next Freeney/Mathis type DE.
Well he could be it, its why I picked him in the poll.

Its a risk (health), and maybe there was a bigger need at CB (with the idea that better coverage that forces QBs to hold on to the ball for 1-2 more seconds would let the pass-rush-by-committee thing we had last year work even better).

But still, getting someone who is a legit threat to pressure the QB on every snap can be a game changer.

[Colts And Orioles]

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Latu's phone call conversation with Chris Ballard and Harvey Steichen, upon being notified about the Colts drafting him in the 1st round ......



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXJZZshoiLs

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[Chromeburn]

Knows how to use tape

https://x.com/coltsfilmroom/status/1...L8ardaxv32vrGQ

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...08941169332457

Ballard calls Latu the best defensive player in the draft, says he's a natural rusher

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...09896019501253

Ballard acknowledges that the speed rusher off the edge, he saw that as the finishing piece for this defensive front.

Also acknowledges that Latu's different from previous edge rushers he's taken because Latu's already a natural pass rusher, rather than a guy with traits to develop.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...10139381407952

Ballard says he thinks Latu will produce pretty quickly as a rusher.

"He's pretty polished."