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J.J. McCarthy, Justin Fields headline 2025 breakout candidates post-free agency

Following the free-agent frenzy, here are eight players in position to break out in 2025, including a QB who has yet to take an NFL snap.

MARCH 20

Colts DE Laiatu Latu recaps his first pro season of football 'GMFB' Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu wakes up with "GMFB" and recaps his first pro season of football.

MARCH 20 • COLTS.COM

As Colts build toward 2025, what can Laiatu Latu bring in Year 2? Latu had four sacks as a rookie, but the Colts saw plenty of encouraging signs during the 2024 first-round pick's debut season.

FEBRUARY 28 • COLTS.COM

Colts DE Laiatu Latu named to PFWA 2024 All-Rookie Team The Pro Football Writers of America announced their annual All-Rookie team on Tuesday.

JANUARY 21 • COLTS.COM

Suffers shoulder injury Latu suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Latu sustained the injury in the second half, ultimately failing to return to the game after being considered questionable. The defensive lineman recorded one tackle in the victory and he'll now shift his focus to preparing for the offseason.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Laiatu Latu's relentless drive, willingness to learn helping Colts rookie DE come into his own Through 13 games, Latu has 25 tackles, four sacks, 33 pressures and 12 quarterback hits.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Laiatu Latu and Campbell's Chunky Soup Sack Hunger Laiatu Latu, with the help of Campbell's Chunky Soup, teamed up with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to fight hunger by helping fill cars of t...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Laiatu Latu bends the edge for a forced fumble on Jared Goff; recovered by Montgomery Indianapolis Colts rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu bends the edge for a forced fumble on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff but the ball...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Gets to QB in win Latu recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.

Impact The defensive end also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Latu now has 21 tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third sack Latu had three total tackles, three QB hits and a sack in Sunday's win at the Jets.

Impact Latu has three sacks this season as the 2024 first-round pick has had a steady role as part of the defensive line rotation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Laiatu Latu's third sack of 2024 comes vs. Aaron Rodgers in Week 11 Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu's third sack of 2024 comes vs. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Jayden Daniels, Rams' NFL-best class highlight midseason All-Rookie Team

Presenting FOX Sports' midseason All-Rookie Team, featuring a breakout QB, a historic TE, a punter who was cut and a strong L.A. contingent.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

HIGHLIGHT: Laiatu Latu lassos Huntley for 4-yard sack Indianapolis Colts rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu lassos Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley for a sack.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Chill Out! Laiatu Latu treats Colts staff with Snickers surprise Rookie Laiatu Latu brings the ultimate surprise to the Colts staff with a delicious treat from Snickers.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Laiatu Latu stonewalls Najee Harris for powerful TFL Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu stonewalls Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris for apowerful tackle-for-loss.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Week 4 Locker Talk: Jonathan Taylor and Laiatu Latu Jonathan Taylor and Laiatu Latu speak with the media on Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the team prepares to face the...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Director's Cut: Laiatu Latu Strip Sack vs. Chicago Rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu and veteran defensive tackle Grover Stewart break down Latu's first career NFL sack - a 4th quarter-game-ch...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Gets first NFL sack Latu had one total tackle but it was a key strip sack that forced a turnover late in Sunday's win over Chicago. He also had a pass defensed.

Impact It was Latu's first career sack and came at a key point in the fourth quarter. Latu played on 35 of the defense's 90 snaps and had five total pressures on the quarterback, according to Pro Football Focus, so he should soon see an increase in playing time and sacks.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL Draft's first sack comes with a bang It took until Week 3, but Laiatu Latu, the 2024 NFL Draft first round pick of the Indianapolis Colts finally came away with his first sack o...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

Laiatu Latu's first career NFL sack confirms what he's always known: 'They drafted me for this moment' Latu's first NFL sack came at a crucial point in the Colts' 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Locker Talk: Laiatu Latu, Jaylon Jones, Trey Sermon, Colts vs. Bears postgame Laiatu Latu, Jaylon Jones and Trey Sermon speak with the media following the Colts' 21-16 victory over the Chicago Bears in week three at Lu...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Laiatu Latu with the spectacular sack! Laiatu Latu with a Spectacular Sack vs. Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Good to go for Week 3 Latu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Latu opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he earned a questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. The rookie first-round pick will suit up for Sunday's game and provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Latu (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Latu sustained a hip injury in the Colts' Week 2 loss against the Packers. The rookie first-round pick logged back-to-back DNPs to start the week, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Latu cannot play, Dayo Odeyingbo would serve as the Colts' top rotational defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA Football News: Colts Rookie Laiatu Latu's Injury Update Laiatu Latu, the Colts’ promising defensive end, is day-to-day after suffering a hip injury in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM