Latu holds the edge, leading in 3 of 4 categories (tackles (career), forced fumbles (career), passes defended (career)). IV answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Laiatu Latu
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Will McDonald IV
$7.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictWill McDonald IV is the more valuable card today ($7.0 vs. $6.0). Laiatu Latu carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +14% over five years).