Laiatu Latu Introductory Press Conference

Hear from the newest member of the Indianapolis Colts as defensive end Laiatu Latu addresses the media after being selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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[@jonathonkane7638]

Forget what this guy does on the field. He’s such a genuine and grateful guy. You can tell he’s ready for this moment and I’m here for it!

[@Cracktune]

same mah dude. Lets GO COLTS!

[@dougr8646]

I can be a nice and ready guy, can I get millions?

[@Cracktune]

@@dougr8646 whats you 40 and how much you press bro? lolol

[@MattYellows]

Exact opposite of the wr we got from Texas. He wanted to burn the world

[@marvinhunt8276]

​@@dougr8646 you're jealous and miserable and that is pathetic.

[@boomboxmartian]

Getting SUCH good vibes from this young man. So well spoken. Sounds super excited. Im stoked AF.

[@Cracktune]

the Colts way, bro. I love what we expect in our locker room.

[@bruin2204]

I'm a UCLA fan that got to watch him the past 2 years, You guys got a great player and team leader. Completely respected by his teammates and coaches. He's a great pass rusher, but his ability against the run game is just as good. Latu is an absolute work horse with a non stop motor.

[@jeffcena9577]

His personality is already changing my opinion. This guy's excited to be here. He will make the most of it. I'm happy for him and I'm happy to have him.

[@jgilly223]

I’m right there with you. He was told he could never play football again and that dark season made him fall in love with football more? What a psycho, I love him already. Can’t wait for him to terrify whoever’s staring down his barrel on Sundays

[@matrixxblood]

Amen, gotta love indiana sports right now 🙌

[@babyfaceelijah7833]

As a rams fan this is one of my top 2 options y'all got a dawg

[@owmegwoagm]

Lets go, this dude's about to tear the league up!!

[@Cracktune]

i think youre right

[@jimmyclements6226]

This guy's vibes could not be better. Has the confidence and personality of an absolute superstar.

[@DannyBFishing]

Can't believe he was even there. Welcome to the Colts!

[@marvinhunt8276]

He was there because of his medical history.

[@Cracktune]

This is the guy! After watching the Maxx Crosby pod with Latu im 100% on board.

[@danheyanka5416]

source?

[@Dwill200]

@@danheyanka5416just type in Maxx Crosby Latu and it will pop up

[@thomaswimpole]

Laiatu should make the secondary better, with his QB pressures/hits/sacks; he will make the team better with his character. Go Colts!

[@KristyDeer]

This guy is a beast. I’m not at all worried about his injury. He’s gonna be just fine. He’s quick. He’s strong. Needs to get a little bit bigger but he’s a heck of a football player. He’s got a real good nose for the ball. I like the pic we can pick up what else we need in the later round will be all right.

[@Cracktune]

he was playing rugby just a few weeks after surgery to test himself. WTF?! this is the guy.

[@Quinn37]

He's the biggest of the edge rushers taken in round 1. He's bigger than TJ Watt, and Josh Allen (first and third in sacks last season) Size isn't a problem.

[@KristyDeer]

@@Quinn37 never said it was a problem I know he’s a big guy but he needs to put on a little more muscle up top.

[@dragonleg8700]

​@@KristyDeerShoulders and back... 👍🏿👍🏿

[@AmayzinOne]

Bro NEEDS the number 2, best brand decision for his future. You can’t help but root for this guy. Bro is a menace. Only hobby is football. Love it.

[@deshaunduncan9195]

This is the right guy. Watch his interview with Maxx Crosby

[@Cracktune]

that ep got me on board for this guy!

[@mattchew317]

Such a cool dude, welcome to Indianapolis and can't wait to see you on the field doing your thing.

[@marvinhunt8276]

I can wait. Spring just got here.

[@TonedWithTone]

You can see it in his eyes that he’s ready. Going to be great!!!

[@TrevorKennsworth]

Might just be my next jersey purchase, GO COLTS!!

[@zztraderzz]

He has a great personality and seems incredibly smart. Makes sense he’s developed multiple pass rush moves and been effective.

[@LawrenceOwen]

The combination of this man's dive, and god given talents, is going to make him a beast in the NFL.

[@keteg9153]

This guy is gonna be a top 20 player in the NFL next season no doubt

[@heyb6268]

Oh.. this dude is SMART. Not only does he have the physical ability this dude is a STUDENT of the game. I’m feelin real confident in this kid.

[@Stomps775]

Let’s go my guy! #ColtsNation!

[@bensinger6783]

Let’s GOOO LAIATU!! We gonna need you boss 😤 Welcome to Indy!

[@Mr13rock]

This dude is a Beast. If he stays healthy he will be one of the greats. Go colts. Great pick

[@LarryButcher-g9w]

This press conference definitely changed my WHOLE opinion about who this young man is. Within the first 5 mins I knew he was what we needed in Indiana. Nice work Ballard

[@bburchibanez2]

Dline rotation gonna be nasty

[@doodlebug4339]

This guy will make the defensive backs job so much easier.

[@Cazziekid]

Love his energy

[@High5748]

Good Lord, this team had 51 sacks last year. It wouldn't shock me if they hit 60+ with this guy.

[@sbrooks729]

Need consistent pressure

[@Quinn37]

The real improvement we need is consistent pressure. There where times when QBs stood back and surveyed the field. We need him to speed up the clock, and make teams keep aTE in or chip etc. Make teams plan for him.

[@MikeKelsoJr]

Man I think this guy is going to be dynamic !👍👏🏈

[@Pepening]

The last question bout his jersey number has me crackin!!! Personality on point

[@LD__RN]

humble and nice guy. Good pick

[@veldrensavoth7119]

I love this pick

[@APMilkyWay]

Love his attitude

[@colbs3440]

He has the potential to be elite. I hope for his sake that neck injury stays in the past. Glad to have him in Blue. Let's get a CB and some weapons for AR today!

[@AnthonyAmore-pt6gq]

Find you a person who loves you as much as Latu loves football

[@fortunehunter7372]

Welcome to the Colts! God speed.

[@edwardhammonds5247]

We love you my g go be great go colts

[@RootedRythm]

This kid is the real deal. Ballard with another BANGER

[@Tongan68Style]

Good job Laiatu LATU,good luck,I know this big family real Tongan ofa atu toko 👍🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RealSwaggy]

Love the pick but we need a cornerback next!

[@charless7670]

To quote Laiatu Latu, "I'm here". That....says it all.

[@michaeldavis6607]

I have a good feeling about him

[@ligamo]

HE'S A DAWG

[@zachmiller1175]

The injury really scares me still, but the dude seems like he’s got the right mental make up. Also if max crosby co-signs you that’s a good sign.

[@Cracktune]

that was a great episode and really got me on board for this guy!

[@KristyDeer]

He’s got two strong healthy years under his belt since the injury he was playing rugby just a couple weeks after his neck injury. I’m not worried about his injury at all plus he was only I think 19 years old at the time maybe 20 and young men don’t really finish growing until they’re about 23 or so, so his body was still growing. He’s gonna be just fine.

[@Cracktune]

@@KristyDeer i think youre right here!

[@KINDAtheexpert7608]

BEST pass rusher AND defender on the draft. Lfgggg Ballard. Latu is a sack and TFL MACHINE! Plus we STOLE AD at pick 52. Can’t wait to see them WORK! #fortheshoe

[@AB-ou5qc]

If he stays healthy I think he will be good, 10-12 sacks a year type guy, but if Richardson isn’t healthy it won’t matter.

[@mattgarland8623]

Go colts 💙

[@Dluv882]

That’s that westcoast ❤❤❤❤

[@reRunDMC]

💙

[@ludachad05]

Seems like a great guy. Now that he's a Colt it's time to watch some tape on Freeney and Mathis lol

[@YotaRolla199E]

He works out with Kwity Paye regularly? He already has good film habits? He's great with media? Oh this was a good pick!

[@michaelgant1956]

Did Greggggg Doyellll do the heart sign to him?

[@alexandertom5439]

Tatu will know Franklin well soon lol

[@Quinn37]

Hello Mr Latu, let me introduce you to Mr. Stroud, Mr. Lawrence, and Mr. Levis. They've been stealing from your mother and questioning your manhood. Thanks, Indy

[@MikenMc]

Amazing comment, I laughed so hard 😂

[@Knox1087]

Hahahahaha, love this

[@davidsalais9662]

congratulations…hold the rope⬆️🫡💰👑🏈💪🏽

[@richardtremblay7634]

I follow UCLA Football. He’s the real deal on and off the field. He has had 0 set backs at UCLA and I follow the practice reports. I don’t even think he missed any time for any other physical reasons.

[@jardennis4nd]

Peyton’s neck surgeon examined him and Peyton won a Super Bowl after being fired by the Colts. Irony maybe?

[@EricStevens-u8r]

TJ Watt shaking rn

[@Anttheman634]

Idk why everyone is worry about his neck injury and did they forget how Peyton Manning played after his neck surgery he had

[@jsy361]

Lez go

[@anthonywilson7]

Pro bowl next year, book it

[@DylanHurst435]

his voice kinda sounds like MPJ

[@alexandertom5439]

Serious question. He says it was a bad stinger...Was his neck actually broke or was it a bad stinger?

[@dantelabella9753]

He had a neck fusion. So I assume it was fractured in some capacity.

[@alexandertom5439]

@@dantelabella9753 Maybe like a chipped vertebrae? I wish we knew a little more.

[@dantelabella9753]

@@alexandertom5439 yeah. This guy was playing rugby and working out a few weeks after surgery. So either he’s built different or the Washington medical team overstated his injury

[@Zack.G23]

@@alexandertom5439he said it felt like a stinger. He had surgery by same doctor as Peyton manning so yes it was broken.

[@indigenousone9735]

Lasssgo tokoua 🇹🇴

[@cynthianbrocks413]

wish the colts would blitz a lil more tho

[@81suze]

Way more grateful than Adonai Mitchell

[@Coltsfan421]

Not to be rude just to be straight up if your not a doctor or have not went through such a injury or fusion surgery you have no idea and looking it up on google or any other source will not provide you how this stuff heals or works.

[@zuozhen4758]

Indy better have more to offer than just a Pancake House.

[@99jdogxtreme]

Guys a clown I love it 😂

[@01NATHAN10]

Looks like a colt, acts like a colt, that's a colt

[@Lfg117]

Polynesian 🔥 - #Pac12 #WestCoast

[@ryu-ken]

Dude gonna get 9+ sacks his rookie season

[@GeorgeCaulfield1]

Not worried about this guy at all, Im worried about who will score TDs from our WR group.

[@AnthonyBullard]

I think there’s Pittman, Downs, Pierce, Dulin coming back, and some guys they’ll draft. We also have 4 good TEs and JT. We had a top 10 offense with Gardner Minshew. Let’s chill

[@GeorgeCaulfield1]

​@@AnthonyBullardpierece pittman and downs had 209 catches and only got 8 tds. You are beyond optimistic

[@scottytoohottysmith6991]

​@@GeorgeCaulfield1 he's mire delusional than optimistic. colts were ranked 12 in offense and 23rd in scoring

[@jasondavid3606]

Did Chris Ballard miss on another Defense End? Ballard has drafted 10 in his long time in Indy and who knows how many in free agency. Kent Sterling says Ballard is chasing and this hurts your organization.

[@Bluedolphin53]

Non stop motor usually means great work ethic but maybe not the greatest burst and explosiveness. Not this guy. Really reminds me of Watt and Bosa coming out of college.

[@DustyTail]

A dude’s guy for sure.

[@BigNickmartinez]

Such a waste of a pick. Dallas turner will be way better

[@joshuabatts7812]

IDK now