In the 20-plus hours since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ selection of Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, there has been one key word thrown around regarding the physical, athletic lineman in regard to his fit in Pittsburgh: versatility.
Questions about his long-term future in the NFL from a position standpoint, whether it’s at tackle, guard or center, have been talked about throughout the pre-draft process when it comes to Fautanu. But now that he’s a member of the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin stated Thursday night that they view him as a tackle, the conversation has shifted in a positive direction for many.