The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu with the 20th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Fautanu helped the Huskies reach the national championship game last season and earned the 2023 Morris Trophy, given to the Pac-12’s best offensive lineman. Here’s what to know about Fautanu.
Fautanu’s height (6-4) and anchor might be the only significant limiting factors for a blocker who likely could step into any position along the line and flourish early in his career. Everything Fautanu does is fast and aggressive, though that mindset can occasionally get him in trouble. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Fautanu, who is from Henderson, Nevada, and went the Liberty High School, is 6-foot-4 and 317 pounds.
Fautanu started all 15 games last season at left tackle. He started all 13 games in 2022, majority at left tackle with one start at left guard that season.
Fautanu’s Morris Trophy win held significance because defensive linemen in the Pac-12 voted on the award. Fautanu was named AP Third-Team All-American in 2023.
Fautanu registered a 5.01 40 time to go along with a 1.71 10-yard split. He recorded a 32.5-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot, 5-inch broad jump.