With the 20th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu. Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward, who was named the 2023 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, announced the pick in Detroit at the NFL Draft.
Several current and past Steelers players, analyst, reporters and celebrity fans commented on the Fautanu pick. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was the first teammate to welcome Fautanu to the Steel City.
Welcome @tFautanu to the Burgh! @Steelers ⚫️🟡
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 26, 2024
Major congratulations to @CamHeyward & @tFautanu🤘🏈@steelers
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) April 26, 2024
RD 1 | PK 20 – Steelers: Troy Fautanu OT, Washington
The @Steelers select the 6th offensive tackle off the board, and the 3rd-highest rated tackle according to NGS overall draft score (86) in the 2024 class.#NFLDraft | #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/3RhXmHkjMi
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 26, 2024
The #Steelers take at No. 20: Washington OL Troy Fautanu. Back-to-back tackles for them.
Fautanu grew up a #Steelers fan. His favorite player was Troy Polamalu. Now, he's headed there.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2024
From our NFL Draft coverage: A look at how and why Troy Fautanu lasted long enough for the #Steelers to take him. pic.twitter.com/QSdRHM751o
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2024
With the #20 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select OT Troy Fautanu.#Steelers fans, meet your new OT!#2024NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/mtBInxNjc0
— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) April 26, 2024
https://twitter.com/PFF_Steelers/status/1783684431418470910/photo/1
With the 20th pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, we select OT Troy Fautanu. pic.twitter.com/l3S1cYdmcH
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 26, 2024
GM Omar Khan and Coach Tomlin speak to the media about OT Troy Fautanu: pic.twitter.com/SRrMNXi5oM
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 26, 2024
Broderick Jones x Troy Fautanu
The Steelers' new OT duo 💪 pic.twitter.com/5y3qcHRygb
— PFF (@PFF) April 26, 2024
"The number ten player on @FieldYates's big board..
The Steelers selected Troy Fautanu"@ToneDigz #PMSDraftSpectacular pic.twitter.com/0OP3PWNidQ
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 26, 2024
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— Trai Essex (@TraiDay79) April 26, 2024
Love the pick because I could see him being a stud at 3 positions (OG, C , or RT ) . I don’t see him as a LT(I think you move Jones back to his natural position) . Dad would have LOVED HIM! Welcome our new #TribalChief #steelers #NFLDraft
— Garrett webster (@Bigweb52) April 26, 2024
Want to help Russell Wilson play his best? Want to help Justin Fields now and in the future? Draft Troy Fautanu. He is what you think of when you envision a Pittsburgh Steeler. Rough, tough and always ready to get physical. Tackle or guard he just finds a way to get the job done. pic.twitter.com/fjDWDEMJgO
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 26, 2024
Wow!!!!! Welcome to the @Steelers family Troy Fautanu!!! 2 years in a row, OL are selected 1st. So, does that mean we are banking on Frazier or Van Pran being available at 51 or 98??? Could it be 2 out of 3 picks in the 1st day being OL? I like this pick and gives us legit depth!
— Max Starks IV (@maxstarks78) April 26, 2024
🗣️ WITH THE 20TH PICK IN THE 2024 NFL DRAFT … THE @STEELERS SELECT @TFAUTANU‼️🔥👀☔️ #NFLDraft #BeAPro pic.twitter.com/VAZ0cN0YOO
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) April 26, 2024
TIME TO PREORDER ‼️
— Steelers Pro Shop (@SteelersShop) April 26, 2024
Fautanu is a tough SOB who looks to punish defenders.
Fits Pittsburgh well https://t.co/Gu2qGs6Afb— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) April 26, 2024