He played just 55 snaps before an injury in practice ended his rookie season, but those 55 snaps from 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick Troy Fautanu at right tackle were rather impressive.
Now, looking ahead to the 2025 season for the former Washington Huskies standout, it could be a breakout year for Fautanu at right tackle for the Black and Gold as the starter in the trenches.
Pro Football Focus at least seems to believe Fautanu is going to have a big 2025 season. In a piece highlighting the breakout candidates for all 32 teams in 2025, Fautanu was chosen as the Steelers’ early breakout candidate by Bradley Locker.