{"id":159937,"date":"2024-02-02T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=159937"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:59:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:59:12","slug":"2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-troy-fautanu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/02\/02\/2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-troy-fautanu\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Troy Fautanu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Troy Fautanu NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ruthless Aggression. That is best how to describe the film, one of the favorite prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. The former four-star recruit<\/a> became a full-time starter in 2022 and showed flashes of his aggressiveness and skill. In 2023, Fautanu put it all together and dominated the competition at Left Tackle<\/a>. The power, the will to dominate, and athleticism pops on tape and have led to many awards. In 2023, Fautanu was Third-Team All-American, Morris trophy winner, and First-Team All-Pac 12. However, after a decorated collegiate career, is he a franchise Tackle? Let\u2019s dig into the film.<\/p>\n

Position: Offensive Linemen<\/p>\n

Height: 6’4 (Unofficial)<\/p>\n

Weight: 317 lbs (Unofficial)<\/p>\n

Age: 23 years old<\/p>\n

School: Washington<\/p>\n

More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Troy Fautanu <\/strong>Player Evaluation<\/h2>\n

Fautanu\u2019s <\/strong><\/em>Strengths<\/i><\/h4>\n
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  • Extremely scheme versatility. He can play in any scheme from day one in the NFL.<\/li>\n
  • Physical mauler and beast in the run game. Strike-first mentality that loves to move defenders against their will consistently and loves to finish with guys in the dirt.<\/li>\n
  • He’s an excellent athlete for his size on the move. He has the athletic ability to execute great blocks as a puller and in the screen game. See his target and destroy the target.<\/li>\n
  • Easy climber to the 2nd level. He impressively has the flexibility in his athleticism to be aggressive with 2nd-level defenders.<\/li>\n
  • Combined with his excellent hand placement and strength, he regularly puts second-level defenders in the dirt.<\/li>\n
  • Stout at point of attack in passing protection. He anchors well and plays with a broad base.<\/li>\n
  • He is active with his hands and strikes in pass protection in quick sets.<\/li>\n
  • He has foot quickness to mirror rushers and push the rush past the quarterback.<\/li>\n
  • Day 1 starter at the interior offensive line to impact the team right away, with big-time potential at tackle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fautanu\u2019s Weakness<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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    • I love the aggressiveness, but he plays way too aggressively on a regular in-pass pro.<\/li>\n
    • Will easily get beat by more advanced rushers right now at tackle.<\/li>\n
    • He tries to knock pass rushers out every play. Sometimes, he gets caught lunging and gets beat by being out of position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Projection: Late First Round Pick<\/p>\n

      NFL Comparison: Mike Iupati<\/p>\n

      Best Fits: New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals, and the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n

      Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

      Troy Fautanu is the type of football player who can play on my team any day of the week. Fautanu loves football and is highly confident in his superstar-like abilities as he should. Fautanu is a throwback NFL offensive lineman, which led me to compare him to former 49ers great Mike Iupati. Like Iupati, Fautanu explodes off the line of scrimmage with a strike-first mentality, looking to hunt defenders. He’s an aggressive mauler in the run game with the athletic feet to dominate in space. He punishes 2nd level and secondary defenders on pulls and in the screen game with his strength and fluidity.<\/p>\n

      In pass pro, Fautanu is very good at quick setting and advanced placement on strikes to stagger the opponent. Fautanu has impressive scheme versatility and can play on any team right now. His weaknesses are fixable, as they are only due to Fautanu’s overly aggressive nature. With an excellent offensive line coach in the NFL, Troy can turn into a starting-caliber tackle, which adds to the intrigue. Please learn the name, people; he will soon be a devastating NFL player.<\/p>\n

      Main Image: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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