Taliese Fuaga, the Oregon St. OL, sits at No. 17 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 24% elite, 41% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Beefy right tackle capable of playing at a high level despite his lack of ideal pad level and lower-body bend.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Fuaga plays with a fairly aggressive disposition.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s a one-pop blocker who struggles to clinch into his run blocks and is therefore forced to work overtime to sustain and finish.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Fuaga is a feisty brawler with heavy hands and elite knock-back power.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a left-tackle.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Beefy right tackle capable of playing at a high level despite his lack of ideal pad level and lower-body bend. Fuaga plays with a fairly aggressive disposition. He’s a one-pop blocker who struggles to clinch into his run blocks and is therefore forced to work overtime to sustain and finish. The pass protection technique is outstanding, and he possesses the athleticism to mirror and match edge-to-edge rush movements.…”
“…Fuaga is a feisty brawler with heavy hands and elite knock-back power. The Oregon State standout is a rare find as a punishing run blocker who displays ballerina-like footwork in pass protection.…”
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