[1] Coming out of high school Fautanu was a three-star prospect and was rated as the 59th offensive tackle in the country.

[18] On September 20, Fautanu left the Steelers' practice with an injury that required him to undergo an MRI.

He was relieved by Broderick Jones at the right tackle position for the remainder of the practice ahead of the team's Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

[19] On September 21, Fautanu was placed on the Steelers' injured reserve list, making him ineligible to play for four weeks.

He was officially listed as inactive prior to the Steelers Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.