Jonah Laulu Explained

Jonah Laulu
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:74
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:30 June 2000
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:292
High School:Centennial (Las Vegas)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:234
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:LaulJo00

Jonah Laulu (born June 30, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Oklahoma Sooners.

College career

Laulu was a member of Hawaii's scout team in 2018. At the conclusion of the season, he was named the scout team defensive MVP.[1] [2] In 2021, Laulu amassed 34 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks, before transferring to the University of Oklahoma to play for the Oklahoma Sooners.[3]

In his first season with Oklahoma, Laulu recorded 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and an interception.[4] Entering the 2023 season, he switched positions, becoming a defensive tackle.[5] [6] In his final collegiate season, Laulu made three starts, totaling 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack.[7]

Professional career

Laulu was drafted in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2024 NFL Draft.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-08-07 . Hawaii’s reigning scout team MVP Jonah Laulu finds strength in following mother’s work ethic . 2024-04-27 . KHON2 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Tsai . Stephen . 2019-08-02 . Jonah Laulu brings fun and fire to the University of Hawaii football team’s defensive line . 2024-04-27 . Honolulu Star-Advertiser . en.
  3. Web site: Crittenden . Jesse . 2022-04-14 . OU football: Laulu details conversation with Venables, Chavis that sealed his commitment to Sooners . 2024-04-27 . Norman Transcript . en.
  4. Web site: Young . Mason . 2024-04-27 . Indianapolis Colts nab OU defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in 7th round of 2024 NFL Draft . 2024-04-27 . Tulsa World . en.
  5. Web site: Martinez . Justin . 2023-04-11 . How OU football's Jonah Laulu became the 'best version' of himself with move to DT . 2024-04-27 . The Oklahoman . en-US.
  6. Web site: Masri . Tarik . 2023-07-26 . Laulu embracing role change heading into season . 2024-04-27 . Norman Transcript . en.
  7. Web site: Sulley . Colton . 2024-03-12 . Inside Jonah Laulu's impressive OU football Pro Day: He'll 'play a long time in the NFL' . 2024-04-27 . The Oklahoman . en-US.
  8. Web site: Schultheis . Luke . 2024-04-27 . Colts select Oklahoma DT Jonah Laulu with 234th pick in 7th round during 2024 NFL Draft . 2024-05-26 . Stampede Blue . en.