Latu one to watch
Gilbert (Ariz.) Perry two-way standout Mo Latu is one of the top defensive line prospects in the west this year. Latu picked up offers from Arizona State and Colorado state during his junior season.  |  |
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Latu's statistics -- 23 tackles, one sack and an interception -- are not a good indicator of the value he provides Perry on the field. Latu starts at center and plays every down at defensive tackle. He also is member of all the Panthers' special teams units.
ArizonaVarsity.com spoke to Latu at the National Underclassmen Combine in Apache Junction on Sunday. Latu was arguably the best defensive tackle prospect at the event.
"I have offers from ASU and Colorado State," Latu said. "I have been hearing from a lot of schools. In the last week or so Fresno State, BYU, ASU, Arizona, UCLA and USC had coaches come by the school. I have also heard from Boise State, Georgia, Colorado, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Utah and Washington.
"I can't say that I have any favorites right now," Latu said. "I would like to stay out west. I have to talk to my family and coaches when I make my decision."
One member of Latu's family already has a strong opinion on where he wants him to play his college ball. Nuku Latu, Mo's brother, is a defensive tackle at Colorado State.
"Yes has been talking to me a lot about it," Latu said.
Arizona State has been recruiting Latu for a while and he received a written offer last September.
"I am very high on ASU," Latu said "I know that some of the coaches from Arizona State have been by the school a few times. I watch them play on TV all the time. I really like their defense. I have only been down to the campus a few times but not for football. I will be going for junior day.
"I am going down to UofA for its junior day," Latu said. "I also will go out to USC for its camp this summer. I will try to see Boise State and Oregon State maybe too."
Latu, who bench presses 405 pounds and has a 495 squat max, is looking forward to his senior season.
"Last year went well but it could have gone better," Latu said. "We didn't have a lot of seniors on our team but that means that next year will be a different story with all the players that got experience. All of our juniors are taking big steps right now working hard to become bigger, faster and quicker."
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