Shane Steichen, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, is anticipating a significant improvement from defensive end Laiatu Latu in his sophomore season. Latu, who was the first defensive player selected in last year's draft, had a solid rookie year with four sacks and 38 pressures. His ability to win one-on-one matchups ranks him among the top 27% of his position group, indicating a strong potential for growth.

Steichen emphasized Latu's exceptional work ethic, which he believes will facilitate a leap in production. With the Colts' pass rush needing to compensate for the loss of top pressure-getter Dayo Odeyingbo, Latu's development into a double-digit sack producer would be critical for the team’s defensive success this upcoming season.