Colts Select Traitsy DL Jonah Laulu with 234th Pick in NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 234th overall pick.
Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jonah Laulu (8) reacts during
Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jonah Laulu (8) reacts during / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their nine-man 2024 NFL Draft haul on Saturday by selecting Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick.

Laulu (6'5", 292) is a big, athletic (9.62 RAS) interior D-line prospect who transferred to Oklahoma (2022-23) from Hawaii (2018-21), finishing off his six-year career in the Big-12.

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In 66 career games (24 starts), Laulu totaled 102 tackles (27.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception, and 3 pass breakups.

He can now compete with Raekwon Davis, Taven Bryan, Adetomiwa Adebawore, and Eric Johnson II for a backup spot behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.

Here is who the Colts have selected:

  • 1:15—UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu
  • 2:52—Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell
  • 3:82—Pittsburgh offensive tackle Matt Goncalves
  • 4:117—Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini
  • 5:142—Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould
  • 5:151—Missouri linebacker Jaylon Carlies
  • 5:164—Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson
  • 6:201—Marshall cornerback Micah Abraham
  • 7:234—Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu

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JAKE ARTHUR

Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.