The Seattle Seahawks have made a big move to fill their nose tackle position, signing Austin Faoliu to a one-year deal. Faoliu, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive tackle out of Oregon, was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Faoliu had a successful college career at Oregon, where he started all 12 games in his senior season and was named to the All-Pac-12 first team. He finished his college career with 81 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and four sacks. He was also a two-time team captain and was named to the Pac-12 All-Academic first team in 2019.
The Seahawks were in need of a nose tackle after losing veteran Al Woods to free agency. Faoliu is expected to compete for the starting job alongside Poona Ford and Bryan Mone. His size and athleticism make him an ideal fit for the Seahawks’ defensive scheme, which emphasizes speed and quickness.
Faoliu is a versatile player who can play both the nose tackle and defensive end positions. He has the strength to hold up against the run and the quickness to get after the quarterback. He also has the ability to move around and line up in different spots on the defensive line, making him an ideal fit for the Seahawks’ multiple front defense.
The Seahawks have made a great move in signing Austin Faoliu to fill their nose tackle position. His size, athleticism, and versatility make him a great fit for their defense, and he should be able to compete for the starting job right away. It will be interesting to see how he performs in his first season with the Seahawks.
