The New Orleans Saints picked Oregon State offensive tackle Tallies Fuaga with the 14th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Saints RB Kendre Miller had a great reaction to the team’s pick of Fuaga in round one.
RB Kendre Miller seems to be excited about Saints adding OT Taliese Fuaga pic.twitter.com/l6VWEvOHGi
— NOF (@nofnetwork) April 26, 2024
Miller projects to be a depth RB for New Orleans, but he will get on the field plenty. His pass catching abilities impressed the Saints last season, and his role will probably increase in year. He must stay healthy.
As for Fuaga, he will be a starting tackle for the Saints. Ryan Ramczyk’s medical concerns are real, and it is unknown if he will play this season. James Hurst just retired.
The positive? Fuaga was one of the most NFL-ready OT prospects in the class. He did not give up a sack during his college career and boasted a solid run blocking grade via PFF, too.
Taliese Fuaga:
•0 Career Sacks
•98.3 Career Pass Blocking Efficiency
•23 Career Pressures allowed
•90.9 PFF Run Blocking Grade pic.twitter.com/viYFntveXW— Charlie Parker (@cmparker999) April 26, 2024
Miller is ready to see his new blocker in front of him. He will not be the last Saints player to react to the selections during this draft, either.
