Will Latu, 2021 3* LB, Spanaway (Bethel), WA (Committed)
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Bowman sucks. Please don’t compare either Will or Pete to Bowman. Thx.
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Vita Vea V2 inbound, confirmed.DoogCourics said:
Huffman:DoogCourics said:Huffman:
There was loud buzz that Latu was headed to Utah after that top two was named and I put my Crystal Ball on the Utes.
But over the weekend, I've changed my Crystal Ball to the hometown Huskies, where I actually had the Crystal Ball until late May.
Latu has landed a slew of offers and had this to say about each of his two finalists.
Washington: “Obviously this is the hometown school but Washington has always been a place for me and my family. From moving here when I was 5-6 to making it to each level. The fan base over there is crazy and they are showing a lot of love.”
Utah: “Utah has been one of my favorites. I have a lot of family over there and I love Salt Lake City. I cannot wait to take my visit over there.”
I've also set the confidence level at an eight.
Can confirm. Changed mine just a bit ago. To follow up, part of it is there is a lot of uncertainty what position Latu ends up playing in college. Each year, he's added weight (And not necessarily good weight) and outgrown a position. Started as a safety, then was a running back, then an outside linebacker, but he may ultimately end up with his hand on the ground. -
The issue is that Latu is not very tall or athletic so him at 250 or 260 would not be great. In fact, we passed on a better player with similar measurables last class in Jordan Banks. Many of us didn’t like Banks either but he’s definitely a better player.HoustonHusky said:
I’m no expert, but the dude was one of the only true players that liked contact and beat down people from the one game against Kennedy that I saw. Better than his brother. He’s the same size/slightly taller than Bowman at this point, and if he was playing safety as a freshman/sophomore than he’s faster and more agile.bananasnblondes said:
You think he'll be better?HoustonHusky said:Not a recruiting guru but still think he ends up being a better Ryan Bowman and I’m good with that. The one game I saw he looked like one of the few true football players it there.
Huffman has been pissy with UW fans for the last few months but I've never seen him publicly shit talk a recruit more than this guy. His take on dawgman is essentially
-he sucks
-if he had any other commitable offers he'd be heading elsewhere
-UW is in a position where they have to take him because their recruiting is going so poorly
Wonderful
Dude seems to loves UW so think he’s going to put in the work when he gets here, and I don’t think he will have a problem getting to 250-260 of good weight and playing our OLB/DE. -
He’s very athletic. Go watch the sophomore tape. Junior year he put on bad weight.DoogWhisperer said:
The issue is that Latu is not very tall or athletic so him at 250 or 260 would not be great. In fact, we passed on a better player with similar measurables last class in Jordan Banks. Many of us didn’t like Banks either but he’s definitely a better player.HoustonHusky said:
I’m no expert, but the dude was one of the only true players that liked contact and beat down people from the one game against Kennedy that I saw. Better than his brother. He’s the same size/slightly taller than Bowman at this point, and if he was playing safety as a freshman/sophomore than he’s faster and more agile.bananasnblondes said:
You think he'll be better?HoustonHusky said:Not a recruiting guru but still think he ends up being a better Ryan Bowman and I’m good with that. The one game I saw he looked like one of the few true football players it there.
Huffman has been pissy with UW fans for the last few months but I've never seen him publicly shit talk a recruit more than this guy. His take on dawgman is essentially
-he sucks
-if he had any other commitable offers he'd be heading elsewhere
-UW is in a position where they have to take him because their recruiting is going so poorly
Wonderful
Dude seems to loves UW so think he’s going to put in the work when he gets here, and I don’t think he will have a problem getting to 250-260 of good weight and playing our OLB/DE. -
Sounds like the kid has a great work ethicbackthepack said:
He’s very athletic. Go watch the sophomore tape. Junior year he put on bad weight.DoogWhisperer said:
The issue is that Latu is not very tall or athletic so him at 250 or 260 would not be great. In fact, we passed on a better player with similar measurables last class in Jordan Banks. Many of us didn’t like Banks either but he’s definitely a better player.HoustonHusky said:
I’m no expert, but the dude was one of the only true players that liked contact and beat down people from the one game against Kennedy that I saw. Better than his brother. He’s the same size/slightly taller than Bowman at this point, and if he was playing safety as a freshman/sophomore than he’s faster and more agile.bananasnblondes said:
You think he'll be better?HoustonHusky said:Not a recruiting guru but still think he ends up being a better Ryan Bowman and I’m good with that. The one game I saw he looked like one of the few true football players it there.
Huffman has been pissy with UW fans for the last few months but I've never seen him publicly shit talk a recruit more than this guy. His take on dawgman is essentially
-he sucks
-if he had any other commitable offers he'd be heading elsewhere
-UW is in a position where they have to take him because their recruiting is going so poorly
Wonderful
Dude seems to loves UW so think he’s going to put in the work when he gets here, and I don’t think he will have a problem getting to 250-260 of good weight and playing our OLB/DE. -
If he’s 250 or 260, he’s playing Buck or DL. He was considered a safety/LB prospect just a year ago. He’s a guy without a position that has been dropped by everyone but UW. It’s hard to get excited about that.
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2nd team Pac 12 last year. He’s been playing or starting since his freshman year. You have a great track record of evaluations, so I’ll take your word that he sucks.backthepack said:Bowman sucks. Please don’t compare either Will or Pete to Bowman. Thx.
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Vita was faster than latu in high schoolEmoterman said:
Vita Vea V2 inbound, confirmed.DoogCourics said:
Huffman:DoogCourics said:Huffman:
There was loud buzz that Latu was headed to Utah after that top two was named and I put my Crystal Ball on the Utes.
But over the weekend, I've changed my Crystal Ball to the hometown Huskies, where I actually had the Crystal Ball until late May.
Latu has landed a slew of offers and had this to say about each of his two finalists.
Washington: “Obviously this is the hometown school but Washington has always been a place for me and my family. From moving here when I was 5-6 to making it to each level. The fan base over there is crazy and they are showing a lot of love.”
Utah: “Utah has been one of my favorites. I have a lot of family over there and I love Salt Lake City. I cannot wait to take my visit over there.”
I've also set the confidence level at an eight.
Can confirm. Changed mine just a bit ago. To follow up, part of it is there is a lot of uncertainty what position Latu ends up playing in college. Each year, he's added weight (And not necessarily good weight) and outgrown a position. Started as a safety, then was a running back, then an outside linebacker, but he may ultimately end up with his hand on the ground. -
Please actually watch him especially against Oregon.RoadDawg55 said:
2nd team Pac 12 last year. He’s been playing or starting since his freshman year. You have a great track record of evaluations, so I’ll take your word that he sucks.backthepack said:Bowman sucks. Please don’t compare either Will or Pete to Bowman. Thx.
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Latu is incredibly athletic when he’s at a good weight. He’s not been at a good weight lately so his athleticism has naturally dropped.
He’s the kind of kid who is high risk/high reward. He could never get into good shape and be totally worthless or get back into shape and be a stud.
Considering the dumpster fire of UW recruiting I think he’s very worth the risk.
Also gives UW the inside track on Pete if he can make it through JUCO and that guys a total baller.
