Learn more about offensive tackle Troy Fautanu in this edition of Five Fast Facts.
1. The Steelers selected the University of Washington offensive tackle with the 20th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He won the John P. Angel Offensive Power Player of the Year Award at Washington's postseason banquet.
Take a look at Troy Fautanu's first photoshoot as a Pittsburgh Steeler
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (#1\ / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) poses for a photo following the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
2. Fautanu was named All-Pac-12 first team in 2023, the second straight year he earned the honor. He started all 15 games at left tackle in 2023 and won the Morris Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the Pac-12 Conference, an award that is voted on by the Pac-12 defensive linemen.
Take a look at photos of the Steelers' first-round draft pick Troy Fautanu's tour around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu tours Pittsburgh after the NFL Draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
3. Fautanu grew up a Steelers fan, largely in part of his love and respect of Steelers Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu, bucking the trend in the household where his father, Fautanu 'John' Fautanu was a San Francisco 49ers fan.
"Every Christmas, every birthday, I always got some Steelers stuff. I had this dartboard that was in my room for the longest time. I had a hoodie that I wore in middle school all the time. And in college, for the years that I had my car, I had a Steelers license plate.
"Now, being a member of the Steelers, it's truly surreal. It's almost like it was meant to be. I'm just happy."
4. Fautanu was the team barber while he was at the University of Washington. The team had a barbershop in the locker room, and as early as his sophomore season he began to cut his teammates hair.
5. Fautanu comes from both Samoan and Tongan backgrounds, where family is the root of everything in life. That was on full display on draft night when he was surrounded by the ones he loves most. As he was on the phone with Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, he was flanked by both of his grandmothers, Amelia Fautanu and Maluapapa Lemalu, both who he lived with growing up, something that is a common part of the culture of Pacific Islanders.
"I lived mostly with my dad's mom, but my mom's mom used to live with us as well," said Fautanu. "They've always been in my life. We always lived in the same state. And I've always had access to go see them whenever I wanted to. So, whenever I come back home, those are the first two people that I like to go see. They're not very good with technology, so I don't have the ability to text them or FaceTime. So, when I do show up there, they're very excited.
"They mean everything to me. Family means everything to me."
