Tackle Fuaga Had Good Meeting with Raiders

Oregon State offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga spoke about his meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL Scouting Combine.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Las Vegas Raiders left the NFL Scouting Combine with a better idea of some of the 2024 NFL Draft prospects they might want to select.

The Combine is an opportunity for teams to see players test athletically and meet with them to learn about their backgrounds. The Raiders met with several prospects to see who best fits what they are building.

One area the Raiders will consider strongly is the offensive line. Las Vegas has a few upcoming free agents on its offensive line, and this draft class is full of talented linemen.

Oregon State tackle Taliese Fuaga could be one of those players. A First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Pac 12 selection in 2023, the massive Fuaga said he has met with the Raiders.

“It was a good meeting,” Fuaga said. “Just like any other meeting, it was a great meeting to meet those guys, and it’s just another one you have to get through.”

The Las Vegas Raiders could improve their offensive line by adding Oregon State tackle Taliese Fuaga / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Fuaga’s family has a rooting interest in the Raiders, and he told me he would love the opportunity to play for the Silver and Black.

“It would be a blessing,” Fuaga said. “I’m ready for any team to pick me up, but the Raiders, I have a lot of family members that are Raiders fans too, so nothing but a blessing to play for them.”

Fuaga is one of the biggest presences at offensive tackle in this draft class. He stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 334 pounds, but moves well for his size.

Fuaga’s best trait is his ability to move players in the running game. Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy runs the football at a high rate, so Fuaga would fit in seamlessly at right tackle for the Raiders.

Not only is he a good run blocker, but he is also an excellent pass blocker. According to Pro Football Focus, Fuaga allowed only 12 quarterback pressures all last season and did not allow a sack. He was the second-highest-graded offensive tackle in the nation in 2023, behind only Joe Alt of Notre Dame.

The Raiders may be in the market for a right tackle, and if they are, Fuaga could be available when they select at No. 13 overall.

To read our full scouting report on Fuaga, click here.

The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.

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