2024 Fantasy Outlook
Fuaga was selected 14th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. While he's capable of playing either guard or offensive tackle, the 6-foot-6 rookie will make an immediate impact as the Saints' starting left. Read Past Outlooks
Left off injury report
Fuaga (back) wasn't on the Saints' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 outing against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 first-round pick out of Oregon State was sidelined for the second half of August due to a back injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue just in time for the Saints' regular-season opener. Expect Fuaga to protect Derek Carr's blindside throughout his rookie campaign.
The 2024 first-round pick out of Oregon State was sidelined for the second half of August due to a back injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue just in time for the Saints' regular-season opener. Expect Fuaga to protect Derek Carr's blindside throughout his rookie campaign.
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How do Taliese Fuaga's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 6"Weight
324 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.13 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
111 inHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
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Participates in team drills
Fuaga (back) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Should be good for Week 1
Head coach Dennis Allen said Fuaga's back injury shouldn't be anything to worry about as far as his availability for Week 1 of the regular season, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Sidelined by back issue
Fuaga is dealing with a back injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
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Goes to New Orleans 14th overall
The Saints selected Fuaga in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 14th overall.
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Impresses throughout offseason
Fuaga, who the Saints selected out of Oregon State with the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is already slotted into the starting left tackle spot and has impressed offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak this offseason, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Saints wasted no time in slotting Fuaga into the starting left tackle spot, a position he's been getting pointers on playing from 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning, who switching over from left to right tackle this year. Meanwhile, Kubiak has been impressed with Fuaga's demeanor and on-field work, noting the rookie has earned his playing time and that Fuaga's aptitude stood out right from the onset.
The Saints wasted no time in slotting Fuaga into the starting left tackle spot, a position he's been getting pointers on playing from 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning, who switching over from left to right tackle this year. Meanwhile, Kubiak has been impressed with Fuaga's demeanor and on-field work, noting the rookie has earned his playing time and that Fuaga's aptitude stood out right from the onset.