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Defensive end Laiatu Latu had a decent rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts. Will he have a breakout sophomore year? Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports wrote an article about one player from each AFC team who could make a surprising impact.

Laiatu Latu News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 12

UCLA's Laiatu Latu Named Potential Breakout Performer

The UCLA Bruins may be on the verge of having one of the best young pass rushers in the NFL represent the university as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu was named by Pro Football Focus' Bradley Locker as one of the players on his 2025 NFL All-Breakout Team.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 12

Colts Defender Poised for a Breakout Season

The Indianapolis Colts' defense was a unit that lacked consistency last year in Gus Bradley's final campaign. However, now former Cincinnati Bengals coach Lou Anarumo will lead Indy's defense into the 2025 season with high hopes that improvements can be made, especially after adding talents like cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 12

3 Colts Projected to Have Stellar 2025 Season

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 8

Colts' Laiatu Latu 'Primed for a Breakout Sophomore Campaign'

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 7

Colts Have Change of Heart in 2024 Re-Draft

The Indianapolis Colts had a rare opportunity in the 2024 NFL Draft. Sitting with the 15th overall selection, they had an unprecedented run of offensive players picked in front of them, leaving them with a chance to take the first defensive player off the board.

Indianapolis Colts News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 6

UCLA Alum Laiatu Latu is the Embodiment of Resilience

Laiatu Latu was given a second chance at stardom. After being deemed medically unable to play football again, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end never took that second chance for granted.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 2

Colts Defender Due For Massive Breakout Campaign

Just over a year ago, the Indianapolis Colts took a chance on edge rusher Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Latu was the first defender off the board, marking the end of a historic 14-pick streak that saw only offensive players taken.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / May 29

Laiatu Latu is primed for a breakout season out with the Colts

No longer a rookie, Latu should be ready to turn last season’s lessons into this year’s results. When the Indianapolis Colts drafted Laiatu Latu in the first round out of UCLA in the 2024 NFL draft, there were some who bemoaned the pick as a mistake.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 26

Colts Defensive Group Excluded from Prominent Rankings

The Indianapolis Colts showed their intention defensively when they picked J.T. Tuimoloau with the 45th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. After taking edge Laiatu Latu last year with the 15th overall pick, Indianapolis felt the need to get more talent to pressure opposing quarterbacks.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 25

Former Colts First-Rounder Has Big Expectations

The Indianapolis Colts need to step up as a team in 2025 to impress ownership and the front office, keeping things in place since the drafting of Anthony Richardson in the 2023 NFL draft.

Indianapolis Colts News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 21

Report: Former Bruin Named Second-Year Breakout Candidate

Former UCLA Bruin defensive end Laiatu Latu was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. His impact was felt for the Colts, as he began to find his way in the National Football League.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 19

UCLA Bruins' Laiatu Latu Asked to do Impossible

The Indianapolis Colts are not blind to the reality of the situation they created. With their quarterback room consisting of Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard and Jason Bean, the Colts have loaded up their defense in anticipation of a run-based offense that has very little hope of producing a consistent passing threat.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Colts Defender Expected to Make Huge Jump in 2025

Going into the offseason, the Indianapolis Colts knew that edge rusher was a position they needed to focus on. They lost Dayo Odenigbo in free agency which was a massive blow for depth reasons, but even he wasn’t particularly productive.

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Laiatu Latu explains already getting a Colts logo tattoo

Indianapolis Colts rookie edge rusher Laiatu Latu is showing his loyalty to the franchise as he got a tattoo of the team logo. While speaking to reporters earlier this month, Latu explained why he got the ink.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL Analysis Network / May 10, 2024

Indianapolis Colts Rookie Receives Massive 2024 Prediction

Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts could not feel more excited about the way the 2024 NFL Draft went for them. In the first round alone, they were able to steal standout pass-rusher Laiatu Latu with the No.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 9, 2024

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / May 3, 2024

Colts 1st round pick Laiatu Latu's jersey number might have just gotten leaked

Now that we know who the Indianapolis Colts drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, one big question remains on all fans' minds. What jersey numbers will the rookie class select?

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / May 2, 2024

Indianapolis Colts First-Round Pick Has Made Major Move

Last season, the Indianapolis Colts finished with a 9-8 record, but their defense struggled, ranking among the bottom teams in the NFL for yards allowed.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29, 2024

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2024

Falcons reportedly tried to trade back into Round 1

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UCLA Bruins News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25, 2024

Colts take chance on pass-rusher who once retired due to health concern

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping that pass-rusher Laiatu Latu is past the health concerns that at one point led to his retirement from college football.

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UCLA Bruins News / Pro Football Rumors / April 21, 2024