Cameron Latu TE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cameron Latu TE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
40 time: 4.62 seconds | |
Height: 6-5 Weight: 250 | |
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Overall Rating: | 84.8 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Hands: |
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56% |
Short Receiving: |
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75% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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85% |
Deep Threat: |
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66% |
Blocking: |
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68% |
DRAFT GRADE: 3rd Position rank: #3 | ||
College Games: 15 College Snaps: 672 | ||
ESPN College Recruiting
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#26
Pos Rank:
#16
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 Sports Recruiting
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Ovr Rank: #131 Pos Rank: #7 |
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. Following high school, Latu opted to join Alabama.In 2019 as a freshman Latu saw action in 9 games for the Crimson Tide as he made 26 receptions for 409 yards for an average of 15.7 yards per reception, with 8 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 146.3. As a blocker he allowed no pressures and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He can move the chains and has the skills to stand out in the red zone with sneaky foot speed and long stride to top producing tight end.
- Varies the speed of his route, using hesitation and shoulder fakes to get the defender guessing.
- Good body control to reach back for the pass behind him. High-points passes and has good vertical, timing and hand-eye coordination in jump-ball situations.
- Gets a quick release off the line. Dips his shoulder and shows some savvy 8 as a route runner to avoid contact with defenders g to get into his route.
- Catches well in traffic, shields the ball from defenders with his frame, and holds on despite being hit. Will fully extend, snatch, and stay in bounds.
- A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has the hand-eye coordination to secure wild throws.
- Has quick feet and lateral agility to get open over the middle.
- Among his better attributes. Gains a quick, clean release and has enough speed to challenge deep.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- Is a bit high-hipped and slow to get rolling. Frame limits upside as a blocker.
How other scouting services rate Cameron Latu (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
59.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0