UCLA Football: NFL Draft Analyst Lauds Bruins Defender as Best Pass Rusher Profile in 2024 Class
The NFL Draft is less than three months away, and UCLA's edge rusher Laiatu Latu is among the best prospects in the draft.
Latu has all the tools to be just as elite in the NFL as he was in college. His traits are elite, but don't just ask us; ask PFF's Trevor Sikkema, who calls Latu the best pass-rush profile of any edge rusher this year.
Latu is as great as they come in this year's draft. The UCLA edge rusher is projected to be a top-10 pick, deservedly so.
The 23-year-old boasts a robust frame with length and athleticism needed for an edge rusher. He has the lateral agility and elusive nature to make it challenging for offensive linemen.
He also creates mismatches inside against guards on passing down with his quickness and relentless pursuit of the quarterback.
Whether it's pursuing the quarterback or anyone in the backfield, no one was better than Latu in the college game. He has the hardware to back it up and will soon have the notoriety.
Many people outside the UCLA circle may not be as familiar with Latu's game, but they will soon be once he starts dominating at the pro level.
