Cameron Latu

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Cameron Latu is an American football player who plays tight end and fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He wears number 36 and is listed at 6 feet 5 inches tall and 244 pounds.

Early life and high school
Latu was born on February 24, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. His family moved when he was young, living in Chisholm, Minnesota, and later Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended Olympus High School in Salt Lake City, where he played football, basketball, and track. He has a fraternal twin brother, Nathan, and an older brother named Sioka.

College career
Latu chose Alabama over many other schools. He redshirted in 2018 after playing in two games. He switched from linebacker to tight end in 2019. He played mostly on special teams at first and then became a regular tight end by 2021. Highlights include a strong game in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff against Miami (3 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns) and a standout performance in the College Football Playoff title game against Georgia, with 5 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown after a teammate was injured. He helped Alabama win the CFP national championship in 2020.

NFL career
Latu was drafted in 2023 by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (101st overall). His rookie season was cut short by a torn meniscus in the preseason, and he spent that year on injured reserve. He was waived by the 49ers in August 2024 and joined the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad later that month. He was released in December, then re-signed to the Browns’ practice squad at the end of the year.

In January 2025, Latu signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was waived in August during final roster cuts, then signed to the Eagles’ practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 24. In Week 4 at Tampa Bay, Latu blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown, helping the Eagles to a 31–25 win.

Personal notes
Latu has appeared in 7 NFL games so far. He has a close family connection to football through his brothers and continues to build his NFL career with the Eagles.