The New Orleans Saints spent the 14th overall pick on Taliese Fuaga, which was a big pick for them because they desperately needed help at the tackle position. James Hurst retired before the draft, Trevor Penning has struggled during his two years as a pro, and Ryan Ramczyk has had his fair share of injuries.
Fuaga was a beast at right tackle during his collegiate career at Oregon State and now he comes to the Big Easy to hopefully put this offensive line on the right track.
How are Saints fans and the NFL world reacting to the Fuaga pick?
Social media reacts to Saints' selection of Taliese Fuaga
Best part about getting Taliese Fuaga....you get a great prospect at a position of need without trading future picks.
β Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) April 26, 2024
Yes! This is such a good point. The Saints didn't draft up to get a guy like Joe Alt or J.C. Latham but they managed to snag arguably the third-best tackle with the pick they had.
Taliese Fuaga in 2023:
β PFF NO Saints (@PFF_Saints) April 26, 2024
339 pass-blocking snaps
12 QB pressures allowed
0 sacks allowed
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These are the stats that Saints fans love to see!
Got us one to protect DC⦠knew it⦠Whodat goodnight!
β Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 26, 2024
Tell 'em, Cam!
LT Trevor Penning
β John Sigler (@john_siglerr) April 26, 2024
LG Nick Saldiver/Oli Udoh
C Erik McCoy
RG Cesar Ruiz
RT Taliese Fuaga
Big step in the right direction. Need a couple more though
As John Sigler noted here, the Saints still have some work to do when it comes to patching up their offensive line but this move puts them on the right track.
25 starts at right tackle for saints first round pick Taliese Fuaga
β Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) April 26, 2024
The Saints have seemingly found a replacement for the injured Ramczyk.
.. Taliese Fuaga to your New Orleans Saints -- did not allow a sack in his college career #WGNOtv
β Ed Daniels (@WGNOsports) April 26, 2024
Obviously this won't be the case in the pros but it appears as though the Saints got a good one with the 14th pick.