Even after tendering Alaric Jackson as a restricted free agent, the Los Angeles Rams could still be in the market for another offensive tackle in the NFL draft this year. It could even be a position they target in the first round, knowing how important it is to find a long-term left tackle.
Troy Fautanu out of Washington is one option for the Rams if he slips in the first round. He was a full-time starter at left tackle for the Huskies and one of the best pass blockers in the class, allowing only three sacks and 35 total pressures in the last three seasons combined.
According to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the Rams met privately with Fautanu before his pro day on Thursday.
Michael Penix Jr. wasn’t the only Husky to have a strong Pro Day. Huskies LT Troy Fautanu “may be a top 10 pick after yesterday,” one scout told me.
Fautanu met privately with the #Jets, #Raiders, #Steelers, #Rams and #Chargers prior to his Pro Day, per sources. https://t.co/a8IcMSzPKr pic.twitter.com/qisDPYG7Ua
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 29, 2024
Fautanu is projected to be a top-15 pick, potentially even a top-10 guy. There’s a chance he’ll slip to No. 19, especially if six quarterbacks go in the first 20 picks, and this is a strong class for left tackles so other teams might prefer other prospects over him.
Whether it’s in a trade up or by standing pat at No. 19, the Rams have to consider the possibility of taking Fautanu in Round 1.
