UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu has become a popular pick for a number of teams in the first round, including the Los Angeles Rams, partly because this class doesn’t have many options at the position to choose from. In mock drafts, writers have become laser focused on three names—Latu, Dallas Turner, and Jared Verse—with Chop Robinson getting a bit more attention because of his combine testing.
Latu plays a neighborhood over from SoFi Stadium already, should the Rams keep him close to home? I’m not so sure after reading this latest mock draft. Though it is meant to be complimentary of Latu’s game and resume, this post from The Athletic makes me wonder if this is trying to write around his weaknesses.