Taliese Fuaga, an offensive tackle from Oregon State, is the first Pasifika player drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in Round 1, Pick 14.
Presented below are the athletes chosen in this year's NFL draft, a process spanning three days across seven rounds. A huge congratulations to all who have been selected and to those who have signed with teams. As they embark on this exciting journey, each of their achievements fills us with great pride.
- Taliese Fuaga — OT · Round 1, Pick 14
- Laiatu Latu — EDGE · Round 1, Pick 15
- Troy Fautanu — OT · Round 1, Pick 20
- Kingsley Suamataia — OT · Round 2, Pick 63
- Jonah Elliss — EDGE · Round 3, Pick 76
- Dominick Puni — G · Round 3, Pick 86
- Marist Liufau — LB · Round 3, Pick 87
- Giovanni Manu — OT · Round 4, Pick 126
- Sione Vaki — RB · Round 4, Pick 132
- Sataoa Laumea — G · Round 6, Pick 179
- Darius Muasau — LB · Round 6, Pick 183
- Jonah Laulu — DT · Round 7, Pick 234
- DeVaughn Vele — WR · Round 7, Pick 235
Witnessing such diverse representation is truly inspiring, and we eagerly look forward to seeing these players in action on Mondays, Thursdays, and, especially, Sundays. As we witness the dreams of these young talents unfold in this new chapter of their lives, here's to the continued growth of the pipeline of talent. Cheers to the future!
Did you know?
Polynesians represent one-third of 1% of the USA population, yet 15% of the top 20 players selected during this year's NFL Draft are of Polynesian ancestry. — @polynesianfbhof | @polynesianbowl
Images provided by the featured individuals or sourced from their public social media profiles and online platforms. All rights remain with the original creators. Originally published in PMN+ Magazine, May 2024 (Vol. 1 No. 1).
May 2024 · Digital Magazine
