Indianapolis Colts rookie pass rusher Laiatu Latu could be on the fast track to replacing Samson Ebukam in the starting lineup.
While Ebukam's teammates were heartbroken to see their brother go down, it hit a little closer to home for Latu.
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu walks across the field during the first day of the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield. / Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK “I’ve been treating every day like it’s a game rep," Latu admitted. "Obviously being safe around people, but I’ve been treating every day like it’s a game rep. It’s just another day with pads on. I’m out there doing my thing. I think I’ve been proving myself every day that I can be out there with Buck has been coaching," Latu explained when asked about his critiques in camp. "Just trying to get really more consistent with certain striking and other fundamentals like that.
"You watch all these rushers in the draft and they're all talented, but motor that he had after plays, you could see it," Steichen said. "You know what I mean? Even if he gets around the edge and the quarterback steps up, boom, he is turning and running and trying to go get him. That's what really stood out to me about him was his relentless effort.”
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