The New Orleans Saints filled a big need with OT Taliese Fuaga, who was spending the night in Oahu, Hawaii surrounded by family and friends.
Watch the moment that Saints assistant GM Jeff Ireland raised Fuaga on the phone to tell him he'd be the Saints' selection at No. 14.
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"I can't wait to get you here," Dennis Allen asked. "Look, you're a tough SOB and that's what I love about you. ... That's the way we're gonna play."
The Saints got a good look at Fuaga at both the Senior Bowl and the combine, but the former Oregon State standout said the pick was a surprise. Still, he was thrilled to get the call and looks to fill a key role with the team facing several questions along the offensive line.
Fuaga said the pick was a surprise, so much so that when the phone range he showed his agent before being told to answer. You can see that moment in the video above.
Surprise or not, Fuaga marks a strong start to a draft class that currently still includes the No. 45 selection, followed by 7 Day 3 picks.