Laiatu Latu, a former UCLA player who was medically retired, has defied the odds by transitioning to an NFL prospect. With the support of his mom's motivational texts and Coach Malloe's guidance, Latu pursued his childhood dream of playing in the NFL. Alongside teammates Gabriel Murphy and Darius Muasau, Latu represented UCLA at the NFL Scouting Combine. Despite facing career-ending challenges, Latu now emerges as a top defender in the upcoming NFL draft. His remarkable journey from adversity to success showcases his determination and resilience.
Laiatu Latu had a heck of a day at the combine! He joined me here with a full evaluation and what this moment means to him after all he’s been through… @nflnetwork #NFLCombine https://t.co/uluGl6zx12
UCLA football 40-yard dash second attempts Darius Muasau - 4.70 Gabriel Murphy - 4.68 https://t.co/4hYQJCttXq
Player tracking data is helping to add a new element to analyzing the NFL Scouting Combine. Watch edge rushers Laiatu Latu (@UCLAFootball), Darius Robinson (@MizzouFootball), and Chop Robinson (@PennStateFball) work through the Run the Hoop drill. #NFLCombine x @nflnetwork https://t.co/UnhRdmZihJ
Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Fabien Lovett, Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune about to begin their on-field workouts at the NFL Combine on NFL Network. Updates: https://t.co/FaJ25riSok
Laiatu Latu, once medically retired from football, now might be NFL draft's best defender https://t.co/hFcBt3l4Ir
From rushing passers to fighting fires? UCLA's Laiatu Latu has a post-playing career already in mind, writes @TheDan_Parr https://t.co/UYjSVuNEXQ https://t.co/THLthMWxH7
Laiatu Latu, Gabriel Murphy and Darius Muasau representing the UCLA Bruins at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Story: https://t.co/0JPuw0PI1d https://t.co/jVOM7jvxbz
Laiatu Latu, Gabriel Murphy and Darius Muasau representing the UCLA Bruins at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. https://t.co/0JPuw0PI1d https://t.co/jVOM7jvxbz
UCLA’s Laiatu Latu was told he’d never play football again. On going from medically retired to NFL prospect: “I had dreams of this moment, of being in the NFL as a kid, and I never gave up on that.” Says his mom texted him motivational quotes, Coach Malloe kept him focused https://t.co/xpvxm6581e