Cameron Latu TE/EDGE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cameron Latu TE/EDGE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (49%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.9 DOB: 02/24/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (49%*) | |
| Age: 24.9 DOB: 02/24/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 108.9 | |
| Hands: |
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58% |
| Short Receiving: |
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66% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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77% |
| Deep Threat: |
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71% |
| Blocking: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#187
Position rank:
#10
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1337 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#26
Pos Rank:
#16
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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| Ovr Rank: #131 Pos Rank: #7 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 101 (SF)
Draft Profile: Bio
Cameron Latu from Olympus High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Latu opted to join Alabama.In 2019 as a freshman Latu saw action in 9 games for the Crimson Tide and didn't feature in the passing game.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and featured little in the passing game. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a junior in 2021 he played 15 games and hauled in 26 catches for 409 yards for an average of 15.7 yards per catch, with 8 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 146.3. As a pass blocker he gave up 3 pressures and one sack.
As a senior in 2022 he played 10 games and had 25 catches for 322 yards for an average of 12.9 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 93.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Latu has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Latu has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
- Good burst off the snap, quick hands and good balance to gain a clean release.
- Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles.
- Latu has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
- A lean athlete with obvious upside. Soft hands. Flashes the ability to make the outstanding catch.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- He’s a work in progress as a blocker, often playing too high and getting overpowered at the point of attack.
- Struggles tracking the ball over his shoulder.
- Latu really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
Cameron Latu percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cameron Latu (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
161.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.