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The 2024 NFL Draft is loaded with talent on the offensive line, particularly at tackle with a swath of prospects projected to be selected near the top of the first round.
One prospect in particular is solidifying himself in the first round and could be knocking on the door of the top 10.
Long-time analyst Greg Cosell appeared on The Ross Tucker Podcast to discuss Oregon State tackle Taliese Fuaga, and he said about him “I knew nothing about him it was virgin territory for me Ross, yet there were times watching the tape I thought he was the best OT prospect in the class.”
“I knew nothing about him it was virgin territory for me Ross yet there were times watching the tape I thought he was the best OT prospect in the class…”
Add @GregCosell to the list of evaluators high on Oregon State OL Taliese Fuaga: pic.twitter.com/nuu7SZ4T9X
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) April 7, 2024
Cosell added, “he executes run-game concepts from a three-point stance, not many guys do that,” praising Fuaga for succeeding in an offense that operates similarly to an NFL offense.
He also credited Fuaga for being strong, tough, and having a nasty demeanor that you love to see out of an offensive lineman.
Fuaga measured in at 6’6″ and 324 pounds while running a 5.13 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, showing off NFL-caliber size and athleticism that should have scouts salivating.
Fuaga has been slated to go off the board somewhere around picks 10-15 in most mock drafts, but he could sneak into the top 10 as his stock continues to rise and tackles Joe Alt and Olu Fashanu have not completely separated themselves from the field like they had appeared to do a few months ago.
Calling Fuaga the top tackle prospect would have been a hot take earlier in this pre-draft process, but that take has cooled off tremendously.
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