Jonah Laulu (born June 30, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the Oklahoma Sooners.
College career Laulu was a member of Hawaii's scout team in 2018. At the conclusion of the season, he was named the scout team defensive MVP. In 2021, Laulu amassed 34 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and four sacks, before transferring to the University of Oklahoma to play for the Oklahoma Sooners.
In his first season with Oklahoma, Laulu recorded 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and an interception. Entering the 2023 season, he switched positions, becoming a defensive tackle. In his final collegiate season, Laulu made three starts, totaling 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts Laulu was drafted in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2024 NFL draft. He was waived on August 27, 2024.
Las Vegas Raiders On August 28, 2024, Laulu was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD 2024 LV 17 7 35 15 20 1.0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2025 LV 17 15 51 24 27 4.0 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0Career 34 22 86 39 47 5.0 11 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
References
External links Las Vegas Raiders bio Hawaii Rainbow Warriors bio Oklahoma Sooners bio
"Indianapolis Colts' Jonah Laulu Details Six-Year Journey from Hawaii Oklahoma to NFL," Locked on Colts, via YouTube.com, April 27, 2024. (Video.)