Jonah Laulu
- Hawaii (2018–2021)
- Oklahoma (2022–2023)
- Indianapolis Colts (2024–present)
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
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 5+1⁄8 in (1.96 m) | 292 lb (132 kg) | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.96 s | 1.71 s | 2.83 s | 4.59 s | 7.57 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | 24 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[8][9] |
Laulu was drafted in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2024 NFL Draft.[10]
References
- ^ "Hawaii's reigning scout team MVP Jonah Laulu finds strength in following mother's work ethic". KHON2. August 7, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Tsai, Stephen (August 2, 2019). "Jonah Laulu brings fun and fire to the University of Hawaii football team's defensive line". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Crittenden, Jesse (April 14, 2022). "OU football: Laulu details conversation with Venables, Chavis that sealed his commitment to Sooners". Norman Transcript. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Young, Mason (April 27, 2024). "Indianapolis Colts nab OU defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in 7th round of 2024 NFL Draft". Tulsa World. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (April 11, 2023). "How OU football's Jonah Laulu became the 'best version' of himself with move to DT". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Masri, Tarik (July 26, 2023). "Laulu embracing role change heading into season". Norman Transcript. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Sulley, Colton (March 12, 2024). "Inside Jonah Laulu's impressive OU football Pro Day: He'll 'play a long time in the NFL'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Pro Day". SoonerSports.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Jonah Laulu College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Schultheis, Luke (April 27, 2024). "Colts select Oklahoma DT Jonah Laulu with 234th pick in 7th round during 2024 NFL Draft". Stampede Blue. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
External links
- Hawaii Rainbow Warriors bio
- Oklahoma Sooners bio
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- "Indianapolis Colts' Jonah Laulu Details Six-Year Journey from Hawaii Oklahoma to NFL," Locked on Colts, via YouTube.com, April 27, 2024. (Video.)
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