Taliese Fuaga, an offensive tackle from Oregon State, was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This selection marks a significant achievement for Fuaga, as he becomes the first offensive lineman from Oregon State to be drafted in the first round. Fuaga, recognized for his exceptional skills, particularly as the highest graded run blocker in college football in 2023 with a score of 90.9, has shown considerable promise. The Saints, having a critical need at the tackle position, anticipate that Fuaga's addition will significantly bolster their offensive line. Fuaga's draft position is the highest for an Oregon State player since Terry Baker was selected first overall in 1963. He is expected to sign a 4-year, fully guaranteed $17.3M contract with a $9.4M signing bonus. Additionally, Fuaga did not allow a single sack in 700 career pass-blocking snaps and helped Oregon State average 4.9 rushing yards per carry last season.
RD 1 | PK 14 - Saints: Taliese Fuaga OT, Oregon State With the 14th overall pick, the @Saints select the 6th-highest rated offensive tackle according to the NGS overall draft score (83). #NFLDraft | #Saints https://t.co/CecoWsEqCs
Taliese Fuaga’s blown block rate of 1.3% was sixth-best in the nation among starting right tackles. #Saints
Saints take stud OT Taliese Fuaga with 14th pick https://t.co/HxGfbUTwwU
Taliese Fuaga is the 8th offensive tackle selected by the Saints in the first round. The others: ▪️ Travor Penning ▪️ Ryan Ramczyk ▪️ Andrus Peat ▪️ Jammal Brown ▪️ Kyle Turley ▪️ Willie Roaf ▪️ Stan Brock
Saints draft Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga at 14th overall. https://t.co/A27fPGftjx
Oregon State’s Taliese Fuaga goes No. 14 to Saints. Emotional reaction with family. Loved it. https://t.co/hQerE2frHF
Com a pick 14 do #NFLDraft, os @Saints selecionam o OT Taliese Fuaga! https://t.co/pHdSgENwMD
At No. 14, Taliese Fuaga is the highest-drafted Oregon State player since Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker went No. 1 in 1963
Taliese Fuaga is the first Oregon State player since Brandin Cooks (2014) to be drafted in the 1st round🦫 https://t.co/tf74kEgTJg
With the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @Saints select Taliese Fuaga! @NewEraCap 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/LuxwbXJIrp
Saints select Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga with the No. 14 pick #NFLDraft tracker: https://t.co/BkwRtRjFBD
Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga is the highest NFL draft pick since 1950 https://t.co/dPfeVuiYir
Saints select Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga with No. 14 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/QhITJ5Cil6
With the 14th pick, The Saints take Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga. Still no defensive players off the board. Trade-up time?
Saints select T Taliese Fuaga with the No. 14 overall pick. Fuaga didn’t allow a single sack in 700 career pass-blocking snaps and helped OSU average 4.9 rushing YPC last season.
14th-overall pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, the Saints select: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State Four OTs off of the board.
The #Saints, with tackle a serious need, take at No. 14: Taliese Fuaga.
As the #14 overall #NFLdraft pick, OT Taliese Fuaga should sign a 4 year, fully guaranteed $17.3M contract with the #Saints, including a $9.4M signing bonus, & a 5th year option in 2028. https://t.co/usMRA6GIIi https://t.co/CEWmd8c9lw
New Orleans Selects OT Taliese Fuaga 14th Overall 🟤 Highest Graded Run Blocker in College Football in 2023 (90.9) https://t.co/mw0uoVxdVW
Saints are drafting Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga at pick No. 14, via @albertbreer https://t.co/5w7m5CiY2n
Taliese Fuaga is my OT3. Technically sound with a nasty streak. Likes to bury defenders in the run game but has the movement skills to mirror in the passing game. Can get caught reaching when he overpursues or gets too aggressive. Good pick for the #Saints #HallamAnalysis
The #Saints are selecting Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga at 14.
🚨With the 14th pick in the NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints select: Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga https://t.co/i5A3LRs52j
The New Orleans Saints are taking Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga at pick No. 14. https://t.co/Nh0dr9Vmbw
#Saints are taking OT Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga https://t.co/uRk3pnLYH8
Taliese Fuaga will be chosen by the #Saints
The New Orleans Saints have selected Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga with the 14th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft🦫 https://t.co/HQ9RMMHzi9 https://t.co/TTuhlgRG6Z
The Saints are taking Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga.
The #Saints are taking Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga at No. 14. New Orleans had a screaming need at tackle. This makes all the sense in the world. https://t.co/ItKRntXoAy
The Saints have selected Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga with the No. 14 pick in the draft
Saints select Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga with the 14th overall pick. The Saints get their OT https://t.co/nxJMApnwFo
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡: The #Saints are drafting OT Taliese Fuaga with the #14 pick https://t.co/zJriLPFsvm
The Saints needed an OT, and they may have selected a future Pro Bowler in Taliese Fuaga https://t.co/WMNSK3S75s
According to @oddschecker, Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga is among 5 probables for the 10th pick of tonight's NFL Draft. OSU has never had an offensive lineman selected in the first round https://t.co/03c8MVklwJ
Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga will become the school's first offensive lineman to earn a first-round pick during Thursday's NFL Draft. Predictions as to where he goes?