The Indianapolis Colts surprised many by selecting edge rusher Laiatu Latu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Latu, a UCLA pass-rusher, overcame a neck injury to excel in college, impressing with 23.5 sacks over two seasons. The Jets also made a notable pick, choosing Olu Fashanu, praised for his potential to protect Aaron Rodgers. Latu and Fashanu are expected to make significant impacts on their respective teams.
10 @Colts Things on the 2024 NFL Draft is here. Something on every pick - from a play Laiatu Latu had vs. Caleb Williams to Jonah Laulu’s athletic testing numbers - and the Colts’ draft strategy. Lots to sink your teeth into here: https://t.co/KZvd9w8KER
Laiatu Latu really fell to the Colts 😳 https://t.co/uZcpvQB1OM
The Indianapolis #Colts selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in the seventh round of the 2024 #NFLDraft with the 234th overall pick. READ: https://t.co/okqCwxFcFK
Colts rookie edge rusher Laiatu Latu is here at the UCLA football Spring Showcase.
Jonah Laulu is the third Oklahoma player picked in this year's #NFLDraft. The Indianapolis Colts selected him in the seventh round, No. 234 overall. He had quite the Pro Day last month that helped raise his stock https://t.co/iYphdAO7Rb https://t.co/mCpmN9OaAJ
Jonah Laulu is my DL38 Big, long athlete with a killer first step. Good pass rusher. Closing speed is there. Raw, plays upright. Gets pushed around in the run game. Technique is very iffy. #Colts #HallamAnalysis
#Colts select Oklahoma DT Jonah Laulu to round out the 2024 class.
Colts select Oklahoma DT Jonah Laulu with No. 234 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/x7o0W5HSqw
The final pick of the 2024 Indianapolis draft is Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu
Jets’ Olu Fashanu thrilled to play alongside ‘football idol’ Tyron Smith https://t.co/laKJCoVgjn https://t.co/lxlhryaDfp
Laiatu Latu was told he'd never play football again. He refused to accept that diagnosis. On Friday, he met the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the first defensive player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. #Colts https://t.co/Go4V64d5c2
Laiatu Latu refused to give up on football; welcome to Indy https://t.co/oTUsDmLOxd
"I've never played guard but I'm willing to do anything to help this team win" Olu Fashanu on the possibility of playing guard, getting the call from the #Jets & New York restaurants he has his eye on https://t.co/4jBiEpj9nN
New @Colts DE @laiatu_latu is an impressive person. He talked about his journey to get to this point – as a first-round pick – today after arriving in Indianapolis: https://t.co/LWUOUtgDj2
Newest Jets tackle Olu Fashanu's journey started in basketball but changed to the "physicality" of football. "At the end of the day, I want to win." Gang Green is banking on Fashanu to become their future franchise left tackle, @antwanstaley writes. https://t.co/x6dUAJ7goP
Newest #Jets tackle Olu Fashanu: 'At the end of the day, I want to win' https://t.co/0KuKo4aTX5
The Jets are planning for Olu Fashanu to be their left tackle of the future, but he is prepared to play at another spot on the line if the team needs him to next season https://t.co/KNRSYa8iwu
Just finished up a great conversation with @colts_law and @Thedthomas64 talking Laiatu Latu and the Colts. Indy will be happy to have Latu. https://t.co/2OC7qFYgcu
Newest Jets tackle Olu Fashanu says he's a food guy and he is looking forward to visiting Peter Luger's steakhouse and Carbone's https://t.co/XyYi4wfWxU
Latu on his jersey number? "I'm hoping I can ask Joe Flacco for No. 15. ... Respectfully." #Colts
What are Latu's interests outside of football? "Nothing." Definitely a Shane Steichen fit. #Colts
#Colts DE Laiatu Latu, asked what some of his interests are outside of football: "None."
Latu met LB and defensive captain Zaire Franklin -- who will announce the #Colts' second-round pick today -- at the hotel as he was leaving Detroit this morning.
Latu was playing club rugby 2 months after the neck surgery. Pro team in Seattle offered him a contract. Deferred because the goal was always to return to football. #Colts
Latu "fell way more in love" with the game while he was sidelined with the neck injury. Came back from the absence and posted 23.5 sacks over 2 seasons at UCLA. #Colts
Laiatu Latu, welcome to Indy. https://t.co/99sBjpP8x5
Laiatu Latu is in the building. #Colts https://t.co/nhz14kx7AD
#Colts first-round pick Laiatu Latu is here at the team facility and will speak with media shortly.
Olu Fashanu makes his debut at One Jets Drive. #Jets https://t.co/1n6QcWigAc
Olu Fashanu is in the building ladies and gentlemen #Jets https://t.co/qdsPyp3XHT
Olu Fashanu’s girlfriend had trouble embracing him after Jets’ pick in 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/rEkXTBu4Me https://t.co/rHDhs9BtGE
Olu Fashanu was the smart — and unsexy — move for the Jets at 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/2gpWmPi0gY https://t.co/TVBmVm0vyz
A primer for @Colts fans on what they’re getting in their top draft pick: Thriving on the edge of destruction, UCLA's Laiatu Latu is an unstoppable force https://t.co/X2OTa9iGnO
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Bill Brooks and I broke down the @Colts’ selection of Laiatu Latu on Instant Reaction: https://t.co/hKjjYuZpwp And @MayTayColts and Rick Venturi offered their thoughts on Latu and the first round on Overtime: https://t.co/UeIBbyxwYk
Know his selection was not very popular with some Jets fans but Here’s some Olu Fashanu highlights for y’all this a.m. https://t.co/1Kfg93nGVm
Laiatu Latu -> Colts The biggest steals from Round 1 https://t.co/Bj0UeyXiMj
#Jets Grade for 1st-Round Pick? 'Protection for Aaron Rodgers' Praised via Olu Fashanu https://t.co/xpTQK3lSSs
You're asking: "Laiatu Latu?" Insider @JoelAErickson is saying: One conversation, a neck injury and a glaring need: Here's why the Colts' pick of the UCLA pass-rusher was a shocker ... but not so surprising after all. https://t.co/w4AfavhHiw
.@ZachHicks2 and I break down our thoughts on the #Colts selecting Laiatu Latu at 15, what it means for him and the team, and who to keep an eye on for Day 2 on Friday. WATCH: https://t.co/zJGlChlN9P https://t.co/jQVpwapeiV
Indianapolis #Colts Pick Exciting, Polarizing Edge Rusher Laiatu Latu in Round 1 of 2024 #NFLDraft https://t.co/bZYUm1zIul