Tag: Cam Latu

First 49ers surprise cut, 2 TE let go

The 49ers have reportedly released a pair of tight ends from the 2023 draft class.

The San Francisco 49ers’ tight room is coming into shape. However, it won’t include either sophomore tight ends. On the NFL’s final day of roster cuts before the start of the 2024 NFL season, the 49ers have reportedly released a pair of tight ends from the 2023 draft class.

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers have waived both Cameron Latu and Brayden Willis. Latu was a 2023 third-round pick out of Alabama and Willis was a 2023 seventh-round pick out of Oklahoma.

Barrows reported both Willis and Latu are candidates for the practice squad if they clear waivers.

Via @mattbarrows on Twitter:

Latu spent five seasons at Alabama before being drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft. Latu never recorded a catch for the 49ers after his rookie season ended before it started due to a torn meniscus that landed him on the injured reserve.

Willis played in seven games last season for the 49ers but did not record a reception.

With Latu and Willis waived, the 49ers depth behind George Kittle currently includes a pair of veterans, Logan Thomas and Eric Saubert.

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At least one former Alabama player will win a Super Bowl ring, but there’s a twist

The Chiefs and the 49ers will face off in the Super Bowl, which means it’s a guarantee that one Alabama player will be on the winning team… but there’s an interesting twist.

Alabama is the leader among all colleges with active players in the NFL. For that reason, it’s not a surprise to hear that both teams participating in Super Bowl LVIII have former Crimson Tide players within their organization.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will square off for the title, which means one Alabama alum is guaranteed a Super Bowl ring. However, it comes with an interesting twist.

The two former Tide players who could win a ring are defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs of the Chiefs and tight end Cameron Latu of the 49ers.

The previously mentioned twist is that neither of them will be playing in the game.

Buggs is on the Chiefs’ practice squad and Latu suffered a leg injury in late August and was placed on the injured reserve.

Technically speaking, there won’t be any former Alabama players playing in the Super Bowl, but one will get a ring.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Crimson Tide football and former Alabama players in the NFL as Super Bowl LVIII approaches.

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Alabama listed as a top-five finalist for the No. 1 TE in the 2025 class

Crimson Tide in contention for the top TE in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The one position where Alabama hasn’t always found the most success under Nick Saban is at tight end. O.J. Howard was once a first-round pick, Irv Smith Jr. was a second-round pick, and Cam Latu went in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, but outside of these guys, there hasn’t been a ton of pro potential from the position.

The Crimson Tide would love to get a key contributor from the TE position and they are heavily pursuing four-star TE, Davon Mitchell, of the 2025 class. He is the top-ranked TE in the class and a top-20 player regardless of position coming out of Los Alamitos, CA. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds he has a massive frame and would be an outstanding asset for any quarterback.

Depending on the site you look at, he varies between being a four and five-star prospect. This week, Mitchell listed his top-five schools that included Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and Miami. Hopefully, the staff down in Tuscaloosa can earn his services.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Davon Mitchells recruitment.

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Former Alabama TE Cam Latu visits with Cowboys, 49ers ahead of NFL draft

Cam Latu is receiving interest from numerous NFL teams ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.

Former Alabama tight end Cam Latu hasn’t been one to make headlines as the 2023 NFL draft approaches. Pro Football Focus ranks Latu as the No. 13 tight end of the 2023 class and mock drafts have him as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 selection.

Latu performed well at Alabama, especially the last two seasons when he posted 56 receptions for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Though he’s not widely talked about, teams have expressed interest in the tight end. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently reported that the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers brought Latu in for visits.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Latu and other former Alabama players preparing for the 2023 NFL draft.

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Alabama TE Cam Latu receiving high praise at the Senior Bowl

Cam Latu recognized as a practice player of the week at the Senior Bowl

During his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide, it never felt like tight end [autotag]Cam Latu[/autotag] ever got the recognition he truly deserved. Latu always seemed to find the holes in the defense on key third downs or fall forwards to pick up an extra yard or two, and the fact is the Alabama offense didn’t look the same when he missed games this past fall.

This week at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, Latu has been recognized as one of the most outstanding players. Latu was voted the American team’s TE Practice player of the week by his peers.

Latu is certainly impressing the scouts in Mobile, and hopefully, he can sneak into a Day 2 draft pick.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow former Alabama players preparing for the 2023 NFL draft.

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