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Steelers Named Perfect Landing Spot For Troy Fautanu

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The Pittsburgh Steelers targeted an offensive lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft for the second year in a row, selecting Washington’s Troy Fautanu with the No. 20 overall selection. Fautanu could be a Day One starter for the Steelers, and his ability to move people in the run game led ESPN’s Matt Bowen to name the Steelers the perfect landing spot for the offensive tackle.

“Fautanu can play multiple spots on the offensive line, but he is slated to start at tackle opposite Broderick Jones in Pittsburgh. Fautanu is a tenacious people mover in the run game, as he can drive defenders off the ball and climb to secure the second level.