01-20-2024, 11:43 AM
I was targeting Taliese Fuaga at 18. Still on the board when the Bengals were on the clock were:
14) J. Newton - DT, 18) C. DeJean - CB, and 19) C. Robinson - Edge
With the way the board was aligning I felt relatively confident that I could still land Fuaga when Philly offered to trade selections 22 and 50 for 18 and 80. A bit of a gamble but I felt it was worth the value that made for a nice 2nd round haul.
RD. 1 - 22nd Selection:
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21) Taliese Fuaga - OT - Oregon State - 6'6" 334
Fuaga is a specimen at RT for sure and while being such a massive man he shows elite explosiveness off of the snap to add to elite ability to make blocks at the second level. As to be expected with his size he has shown to have elite anchor ability and strength. Fuaga is a very experienced OT who should solidify the RT tackle position for many years and adds the complimentary bookend for Brown Jr.
Still on the board with this selection: 14) J. Newton - DT, 19) C. Robinson - Edge
14) J. Newton - DT, 18) C. DeJean - CB, and 19) C. Robinson - Edge
With the way the board was aligning I felt relatively confident that I could still land Fuaga when Philly offered to trade selections 22 and 50 for 18 and 80. A bit of a gamble but I felt it was worth the value that made for a nice 2nd round haul.
RD. 1 - 22nd Selection:
21) Taliese Fuaga - OT - Oregon State - 6'6" 334
Fuaga is a specimen at RT for sure and while being such a massive man he shows elite explosiveness off of the snap to add to elite ability to make blocks at the second level. As to be expected with his size he has shown to have elite anchor ability and strength. Fuaga is a very experienced OT who should solidify the RT tackle position for many years and adds the complimentary bookend for Brown Jr.
Still on the board with this selection: 14) J. Newton - DT, 19) C. Robinson - Edge
