Troy Fautanu Explained

Troy Fautanu
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:76
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:October 11, 2000
Birth Place:Henderson, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:317
High School:Liberty (Henderson)
College:Washington (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:1
Draftpick:20
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Morris Trophy (2023)
  • First-team All-Pac-12 (2023)
  • Second-team All-Pac-12 (2022)
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:F/FautTr00

Troy Fautanu (born October 11, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and won the 2023 Morris Trophy. Fautanu was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Fautanu was born on October 11, 2000, in Henderson, Nevada.[1] Coming out of high school Fautanu was a three-star prospect and was rated as the 59th offensive tackle in the country.[2] Fautanu committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies.[3] [4] Fautanu grew up liking the Pittsburgh Steelers.

College career

In Fautanu's first season in 2019 he redshirted and did not appear in any games. During the 2020 season, Fautanu appeared in four games.[5] During the 2021 season, Fautanu would play in nine games, starting in three of them.[6] Fautanu had a breakout 2022 season, where he started all 13 games.[7] In week three of the 2022 season versus Michigan State, Fautanu was named the Pac-12 offensive lineman of the week.[8] For his performance in the season, Fautanu was named second-team all Pac-12.[9] In the 2023 season, he won the Morris Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the Pac-12 and the Joe Moore Award as the top offensive line unit.[10] Following the season, he declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[11]

Professional career

Fautanu was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Troy Fautanu Offensive Tackle Washington. nfldraftbuzz. November 5, 2023.
  2. Web site: Emerson . Justin . Liberty OT Troy Fautanu chooses Washington . Las Vegas Review-Journal . 7 September 2018 . 6 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Jude . Adam . Huskies get commitment from three-star offensive tackle Troy Fautanu . The Seattle Times . 6 September 2018 . 6 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Caple . Christian . September 12, 2018 . 14 things to know about OL Troy Fautanu, Washington's most recent recruiting commitment . 6 November 2023 . The Athletic.
  5. Web site: Crabbs . Kyle . 2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Washington OL Troy Fautanu . Athlon Sports.com . 26 October 2023 . 6 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Troy Fautanu . Washington University Athletics . 6 November 2023.
  7. Raley . Dan . An Insider's Look at UW Offensive Tackle Troy Fautanu ... Finally . Sports Illustrated . 29 June 2023 . 6 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Vorel . Mike . 8 November 2022 . Want to see a scary movie? Turn on ascending UW left tackle Troy Fautanu's fullback tape . 6 November 2023 . The Seattle Times.
  9. Web site: Vorel . Mike . UW Huskies left tackle Troy Fautanu to return for fifth season in 2023 . The Seattle Times . 19 December 2022 . 6 November 2023.
  10. Web site: 2024-01-11 . Huskies' Fautanu, McMillan to enter NFL draft . 2024-05-19 . ESPN.com. Associated Press . en.
  11. Web site: Miller . Natalie . 2024-01-14 . Washington OL Troy Fautanu declares for the 2024 NFL draft . 2024-05-19 . The Draft Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  12. Web site: Perrotto . John . April 26, 2024 . NFL First-Round Draft Pick Troy Fautanu Realizes His Steelers Dream . 2024-05-19 . Forbes . en.