In his first career NFL start, rookie right tackle Troy Fautanu made quite an entrance in the Mile High City.
Stepping into the starting lineup for second-year tackle Broderick Jones, Fautanu more than held his own. He played 55 snaps, allowed just two total pressures in the win and was an impactful run blocker. That is exactly what the Steelers were expecting when they landed him at No. 20 overall coming out of Washington.
A few days after the debut, Pro Football Focus continues to sing the praises of Fautanu, calling him an “asset in pass protection” as he ranks as the fifth-best rookie offensive tackle in football.