Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Tue 1/6/26 11:44 AM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu recorded 45 tackles (27 solo), including 8.5 sacks, five pass breakups, including three interceptions, and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games in 2025.
EDGE Analysis
Latu was the 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft and started just one of 17 games in which he appeared as a rookie, finishing 12th in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting after producing 4.0 sacks. Latu, however, became a full-time starter this season, starting all 16 games he played in, seeing the field on 68 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps. The 25-year-old will be back next season to help key Indianapolis' pass rush.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Mon 12/15/25 3:21 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and two additional tackles for loss in Sunday's loss at Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Latu now has a career-high 6.5 sacks. He also had three stops, according to Pro Football Focus, as he was effective against the run as well.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Mon 11/24/25 1:27 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu had six total tackles, a sack, two QB hits and an interception in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Latu continues to improve as the season progresses as he has five sacks over his last five games. He's played on 84% or more of the defense's snaps the last three games with DeFortest Buckner sidelined with a neck injury.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Mon 11/3/25 8:35 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu had six total tackles and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Latu continues to excel in the pass rush with 4.0 sacks in his last three games. He played on a season high 90% of the defense's snaps with the Colts playing from behind most of the game.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Thu 10/30/25 5:31 AM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu recorded two tackles (zero solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Latu helped end the Titans' first offensive possession, taking down Cam Ward on third down for a six-yard loss. He now has 2.5 sacks, 17 total tackles and two interceptions across seven games for the season. The 2024 first-rounder is consistently seeing between 50 and 73 percent of defensive snaps.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Tue 10/7/25 7:35 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 40-6 win versus the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Late in the second quarter with Indianapolis' back against its own end zone, Latu picked off a Geno Smith pass to tally his second interception of the season. Although he's not getting to the quarterback for sacks, he's finding other ways to contribute, and he should play a major role on the edge in Week 6 versus the Cardinals.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Thu 9/18/25 3:56 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Latu missed last Sunday's win over the Broncos with the hamstring issue, but it appears he's on track to return for Week 3 against the Titans. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and one interception in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Sun 9/14/25 2:40 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Latu gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice Friday, but he has not done enough during pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Denver. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he should be back for the Colts' Week 3 AFC South clash against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis are the top candidates to start opposite Kwity Paye at defensive end in Latu's absence.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Sat 9/13/25 11:30 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu, who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Denver due to a hamstring injury, isn't likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Latu's hamstring issue led to him logging a DNP/DNP/LP progression during the practice week. Though he was deemed questionable heading into the weekend, it appears the second-year defensive end won't be able to suit up Sunday. Rapoport notes that the hamstring injury isn't considered major and suggests that the Colts simply prefer to play it safe with their emerging young defender.
Laiatu Latu EDR/DE IND (11) Fri 9/12/25 4:27 PM
Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Latu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
After back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, Latu got in a limited session Friday, giving him a chance to suit up Week 2. The 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu played 67 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, logging one tackle and his first career interception.