What happened: Latu has logged 103 offensive snaps and 257 special-teams snaps across 15 career games. The 6-foot-5, 244-pound Alabama product averaged 14.1 yards per catch in college.
Why it matters: New England now has another TE/FB alongside Hunter Henry, third-round pick Eli Raridon and undrafted free agent Tanner Arkin. The addition supplies depth before the 2026 opener.
By the numbers: Latu has 360 career snaps: 103 on offense and 257 on special teams. His special-teams workload accounts for 71.4% of those snaps.
What to watch: Tight end deployment and special-teams roles will be clarified as the Patriots prepare for the opener.