Latu was born in Los Angeles, Ca. to Jillene Argust and Viliami Latu. Moved to Chisholm MN at the age of 2. He has a fraternal twin brother named Nathan, who plays football at Oklahoma State at defensive end.,[1] and an older brother, Sioka. Growing up, he initially played football, basketball and track and field.[2] His family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 2013, and he attended Olympus High School.[3]
As a junior, he recorded 65 tackles with 20 tackles for loss and nine sacks on defense as well as 14 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball, helping lead the team to a 8–3 record and playoff berth.[4] He had originally committed to play at BYU along with his identical twin brother but reopened his commitment after a senior year where he had 45 tackles with 8 tackles for loss and 3 sacks on defense and 10 catches for 168 yards and 1 touchdown, 5 rushes for 34 yards rushing on offense and a kick return for 75 yards on special teams.[5] Latu committed to play college football at Alabama over offers from Nebraska, USC, Utah, and 19 other schools.[6]
College career
In 2018, Latu redshirted his true freshman season after playing in two games and recording a tackle in his college debut against Louisville.[7]
In 2020, Latu played primarily on special teams, and began to carve out a role at tight end as a redshirt sophomore, playing in 12 games.[9]
In 2021, Latu was named the Crimson Tide's starting tight end going into his redshirt junior season. Latu caught three passes for 43 yards with two touchdowns in a 44–13 win over Miami in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.[10][11] Against Southern Miss, Latu scored a touchdown by standing in the end zone and picking up a ball fumbled by John Metchie.[12] Latu would finish his redshirt junior season with a strong showing against Georgia in the College Football Championship game with a career high five catches for 102 yards and one touchdown after Jameson Williams went down with a knee injury.[13]
Latu was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round, 101st overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[16] Latu suffered a torn meniscus during week 3 of the preseason and was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023, effectively ending his first season in the NFL.[17][18]
Latu was waived by the 49ers on August 27, 2024.[19]
Cleveland Browns
On August 29, 2024, Latu was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[20] He was released on December 17.[21] On December 31, the Browns re-signed Latu to their practice squad.[22]
Philadelphia Eagles
On January 21, 2025, Latu signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[23]
