The Steelers selected University of Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu with the 20th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.

Fautanu was named All-Pac-12 first time 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 lineman.

He also won the John P. Angel Offensive Power Player of the Year Award at Washington's postseason banquet.

In 2022, Fautanu started all 13 games. He played three at left tackle, one game at guard, and returned to left tackle for the remainder of the season. He was named the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week following the team's win over Michigan State, when Washington put up 503 yards of total offense and allowed only one tackle for a loss.

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