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2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Who’s the top offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Draft?
One name you’ll hear mentioned as being among the top tackles is Oregon State right tackle Taliese Fuaga. But could he wind up being the best tackle to come out of this draft class?
Fuaga doesn’t have the athletic upside of some of the other tackle prospects, however he’s a confident and sound technician who does just about everything well. He also plays with a mauler’s mentality while rarely putting himself in bad positions. Fuaga’s position as a right tackle and less-than-athletic physique have him flying under the radar a bit, but that could all change on Sundays.
Could he be on the New York Giants radar if they’re ready to move on from Evan Neal?
Prospect: Taliese Fuaga (75)
Games Watched: vs. Utah (2023), vs. UCLA (2023), vs. Oregon (2023), vs. Washington (2023)
Measurables
Strengths
- Technique
- Leverage
- Athleticism
- Play strength
- Competitive toughness
Fuaga is a good-sized, athletic, technically sound, and competitive offensive tackle.
Fuaga doesn’t quite have prototypical size for the position at 6-foot 5 ¾ inches, with 33 ⅛-inch arms, but has good bulk at 324 pounds. He doesn’t have the “oversized tight end” build sported by many tackles to come out in recent years and has a definite “power belly”, however Fuaga’s frame belies surprising athleticism. He has quick, light feet that allow him to kick-slide smoothly while also easily redirect back inside. Likewise, Fuaga is quick out of his stance, able to climb to the second level or get out in space to block. He has plenty of agility mirror speed off the edge, as well as the footwork to anchor against power rushers.
Fuaga is a reliable pass protector and has played 1,509 snaps in 25 games at right tackle over the last two years, yet has allowed just five hits and no sacks. He pairs very good hand technique with his feet, consistently using a hard, accurate punch and strong grip to control defenders.
He’s a mauler in the run game and is able to execute man and zone concepts. He does a good job of playing with leverage and is able to generate movement at the line of scrimmage. His athleticism allows him to block accurately in space and Fuaga seems to relish opportunities to deliver hits to defenders.
Weaknesses
It’s difficult to pick out real weaknesses with Fuaga. Frankly, he’s technically proficient and does pretty much everything well.
If we’re going to point out aspects of Fuaga’s profile that aren’t strengths, the most obvious is his relative lack of length. Fuaga’s arms are “only” 33 ⅛-inches long, which is about one inch shorter than average for NFL tackles. That didn’t really limit him on tape in college, though teams with firm thresholds for player measurables could prefer tackle prospects with longer frames.
Fuaga also doesn’t quite have truly “elite” athleticism. Again, that doesn’t really hamper him on tape, but teams could prefer prospects with higher athletic ceilings.
Game Tape
(Fuaga is Oregon State RT number 75)
Projection
Fuaga projects as a starting offensive tackle at the NFL level and should be able to win a starting job on most offensive lines as a rookie.
Fuaga should be able to play left or right tackle as a pro, however teams might be better off just leaving him at right tackle and letting him continue to develop at the more familiar position. Fuaga isn’t as exciting as some of the other tackle prospects in this draft class. He’s a bit on the short side and his physique carries some “sloppy” weight. He also doesn’t quite have the sky high ceiling that comes with freak athleticism.
However, he’s already technically polished and has a very high floor – while also having a ceiling that’s quite high as well. Fuaga is the type of player that a team can draft, plug into their line, and then not worry about that position for a decade. He might never be the best at his position, but there’s a very real possibility that he winds up being the best offensive lineman to come out of this draft.
Does he fit the Giants?
Yes.
Final Word: A high first-round value
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Oregon Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 4 results for May 29
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 29 drawing
19-24-47-59-65, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 29 drawing
1PM: 6-7-9-9
4PM: 4-3-8-0
7PM: 1-2-5-0
10PM: 3-9-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Oregon childhood vaccination rates fall to record low as exemptions reach new high
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon’s childhood vaccination rates have fallen to their lowest levels on record, while the number of parents claiming nonmedical vaccine exemptions continues to climb, according to newly released data from the Oregon Health Authority.
The agency reported on Thursday that 85.6% of Oregon kindergarteners were up to date on required vaccines during the 2025-26 school year.
At the same time, the nonmedical exemption rate reached a record high of 10.9%.
State health officials say the trend is raising concerns about the potential for outbreaks of highly contagious diseases, including measles and whooping cough.
“Although the vast majority of families in Oregon are still choosing to protect families through vaccination, the downward trends are deeply concerning,” said Dr. Howard Chiou, medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at OHA. “We risk seeing the return of diseases such as measles and polio—diseases of the past that once caused widespread harm but are entirely preventable with vaccines.”
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The statewide numbers tell only part of the story.
According to OHA, more than one in three Oregon schools with at least 10 students have measles vaccination rates below 95%, the threshold public health officials say is needed to help prevent outbreaks through community immunity.
Chiou said those exemption rates, combined with lower vaccination coverage at some schools, are increasing the risk of disease outbreaks.
The concerns come as Oregon and the nation are seeing increases in vaccine-preventable diseases.
OHA says the nonmedical exemption rate for the second dose of the measles vaccine has nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from 4.9% to 9.4%.
The state also recorded 1,475 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2025, the highest total in 75 years.
What could happen if the trend continues?
Dr. Alanna Braun, a pediatrician at OHSU, said declining vaccination rates increase the likelihood of disease outbreaks.
“The thing that really stands out to me the most is just sort of the trend of just ongoing decreased immunization rates across our state and seeing how many schools here in Oregon are now at risk for major outbreaks of some really serious illnesses,” said Braun.
Braun said communities become more vulnerable when vaccination rates fall below the level needed to prevent the spread of disease.
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She noted that outbreaks can affect more than just unvaccinated students.
“A lot of kids have infant siblings at home who are not able to be vaccinated,” Braun said. “Certainly, there are kids in all of these schools who are unable to be vaccinated, kids who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. There are teachers who are immunocompromised for various reasons.”
Braun said the long-term outlook is concerning if vaccination rates continue to fall.
“As we’re seeing reduced rates of immunizations, I think it’s more and more likely that we are gonna see some of these preventable illnesses with more frequency,” she said.
What parents can do
OHA is encouraging parents to check vaccination rates at their child’s school and talk with their healthcare provider if they have questions about vaccines.
“We want to empower families to make informed decisions,” said Chiou. “We want parents to revisit and reconsider their decisions because the situation in Oregon has changed.”
Parents can view vaccination and exemption rates for individual schools using OHA’s School Immunization Data Dashboard.
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Organization seeks to repeal Oregon waterway access permit changes
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Starting in 2026, a new law in Oregon requires all non-motorized boats, regardless of size, to buy and carry a waterway access permit. That includes paddleboards and kayaks.
But there has been some push back from one organization.
Ben Roche is part of Let Us Paddle. The organization aims to repeal the updates to the waterway access permit.
“It’s Oregonians constitutional right to free access to our waterways. And human powered watercrafts are the best way to do that, and the least environmentally impactful,” said Roche.
According to the Oregon State Marine Board, permit fees range from $6 to $35.
If you’re caught without a permit, there’s a $115 fine.
The state agency says the funding goes directly to two programs.
One supports aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection stations and the other improves access points to the water that specifically serve paddlers.
“There is a need for inspection and we support that. What we don’t support is charging recreational paddleboarders for cleaning of motorboats that enter our state,” said Roche.
Roche adds, the state is only funding a few dozen access points.
Let Us Paddle has collected at least 20,000 signatures, and they want about 130,000 more by July 2.
They need at least 120,000 verified signatures to put the repeal before voters on the November ballot.
But even if they don’t meet the requirement, Roche says he’ll keep pushing for change.
“I think it’s really a poorly crafted bill that collects a small drop in the bucket of revenue but impacts thousands of recreational kayakers across the state,” said Roche.
FOX 12 reached out to the Oregon State Marine Board to ask more questions, but have not yet to heard back.
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