JetNation Prospect Profile: Troy Fautanu, iOL, Washington
With the offensive line being a focal point for the New York Jets in the upcoming draft, JetNation continues to bring you prospect profiles with a heavy tilt toward the trenches on offense. With that in mind, here’s Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu.
Height: 6040
Weight: 317
Hometown: Henderson, NV
High School: Liberty
(Measurements will be updated after the NFL Combine)
Class/Age: Graduate, 23 (October 11, 2000)
Recruit: ★★★★ #215 National, #12 OG, #1 NV
Film Study: 83.5/100 (2nd Round Pick)
Games Watched: Oregon (2023), Michigan State (2023)
- Balance: 8.5
Rarely on the ground, doesn’t get over his feet
- Pass Protection: 8.5
Looking for work, great stunt pickups, fast feet in kick slide
Washington’s Troy Fautanu is a fun watch for many reasons. He plays with violence. Physical in the run… but he’s probably got the most in his pass protection tool box I’ve seen from a prospect in awhile. Here’s a sampling. Doesn’t even include all the jump sets or splash… pic.twitter.com/PprcUGLNn2
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) February 23, 2024
- Run Blocking: 8.0
Good 2nd level climbs and blocking as a puller, needs more consistency
- Lateral Mobility/Athleticism: 8.0
Solid in space but doesn’t always find contact, good bender
- Point of Attack Power: 8.5
Good power at contact, stalemates defenders frequently
- Hands: 8.5
Good hand placement
- Anchor: 8.0
Solid anchor but was driven back occasionally
- Strength: 8.5
Good grip strength and leg drive, taking defenders out of the frame
- Size: 8.5
Big lower half, uses it to his advantage
- Versatility: 8.5
Guard with tackle flex at NFL level
Notes:
- Allowed 2 sacks since 2022 (1,231 pass block snaps)
- 99 snaps at LG, 2 snaps at RT at Washington
Summary:
Although the Jets would not likely draft Troy Fautanu at 10th overall, he would be a good consideration in the middle of the round should New York trade back. His versatility to be able to play tackle is key, but he is likely to slot in at guard in the NFL. Fautanu has a good frame, specifically his lower half, and it’s evident when he plays with very good leverage. He is able to latch on to defenders and drive them out the play. He could use more consistency with his run blocking, but his pass protection reps are fun to watch.
Outside of Jackson Powers-Johnson, Troy Fautanu is at the top of my list for interior offensive linemen. Fautanu was a last minute opt-out from the 2024 Senior Bowl, which tells you most of what you need to know about his draft stock.
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