Troy Fautanu, the 2024 NFL draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Carys Zayda. The high school sweethearts began dating during the footballer’s senior year and have celebrated five years of relationship.
A product of Liberty High School, Fautanu excelled in football and volleyball as a high schooler before pursuing collegiate football at the University of Washington. His girlfriend, Carys, a high school volleyball player, turned to a medical career and studied nursing.
Get a detailed overview of Troy’s girlfriend and relationship in this article.
Quick Facts About Troy Fautanu
| Full Name | Troy Fautanu |
| Birth Year | 2000 |
| Birthday | October 11 |
| Age | 23 Years Old |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 317 lbs (144 Kg) |
| Place Of Birth | Henderson, Nevada, the USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Polynesian ancestry |
| Parents | John and Ma Fautanu |
| Profession | NFL Player |
| NFL Draft Pick | 2024 (Round 1, 20th overall pick) |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Troy Fautanu’s Girlfriend, Carys Zayda, Is A Nursing Student
The Nevada native Troy’s girlfriend, Carys Zayda, aka Carys Headen, is a former high school athlete. According to her Instagram bio, she studies nursing at Nevada State University. She reportedly enrolled at the NSU in May 2023.
She graduated from Liberty High School in June 2020.
While at high school, Carys, who stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and weighed 165 lbs (74 Kg), played volleyball. She played as an outside hitter through her senior year at Liberty but opted to pursue a medical career upon graduation.
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When Did Fautanu And Carys Zayda Begin Dating? Relationship Details
Troy and Carys began dating in August 2018, when they were teenagers. The duo didn’t elaborate on their courtship, but it is evident that their relationship started in high school, as they attended the same school, Liberty High School in Henderson.
When they began dating, Fautanu was in his senior year, while Carys was a high school sophomore. In October 2018, she even attended prom with her football prodigy boyfriend.
In October 2019, Fautanu shared a picture of his partner for the first time on Instagram. Since then, the duo has frequently mentioned/featured each other on their IG posts and dropped adorable comments.
In August 2021, the football offensive tackle took to Instagram to celebrate his 3rd relationship anniversary with his girlfriend. In June 2023, Carys Zayda flew to join her beau in his college graduation from the University of Washington and shared an adorable picture from the celebration.
On August 8, 2023, the couple shared similar pictures from a photoshoot as they celebrated a milestone of five years in their relationship.
With Troy Fautanu being the round-one pick in the 2024 NFL draft with a potential $15 million four-year contract, many assume their engagement could be around the corner.
Interesting Fact: Fautanu’s girlfriend, Carys, is friends with the footballer’s sister, Tyramae Fautanu, and the latter already refers to Carys as her “sister-in-law” in comments.
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What Is The Age Gap Between Troy Fautanu And His Girlfriend, Carys?
Troy, the 6 feet 4 inches tall offensive tackle, was born on October 11, 2000, in Henderson, Nevada. So, as of this writing, Fautanu is 23 years old and will celebrate his 24th birthday this October.
His girlfriend, Carys Zayda, was born in May 2002, making her 22 years old. On May 9, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers player took to his Instagram story to wish him his 22nd birthday girlfriend.
The duo has an age gap of one year and seven months.
(Troy Fautanu’s Girlfriend) Carys Zayda’s Parents Are Divorced: More On Family
Carys Zayda is an American by nationality and comes from a mixed ethnic background—courtesy of her white mother and Hispanic father. Her mom, Taryn Griffith, is a veterinarian at The Spay & Neuter Center of Southern Nevada. Taryn graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
A native of Michigan, Griffith practiced general medicine in Southern California for several years before she moved to Las Vegas in 2011.
Zayda’s father, George Trey Smith, an MBA graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, worked in the United States Air Force. There, he served as a Human Resources Specialist (1994-2000), then as officer candidate (2000-2001), and later as project manager of aircraft maintenance (2001-2015).
According to his LinkedIn profile, he was the co-owner/hospital administrator at the Spay & Neuter Center of Southern Nevada (2015-21). Now, he is a business transformation consultant at Emerge! Business Coaching (2020- present). Also, he is a business communications instructor at his alma mater, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Her dad’s Facebook profile states that he and Taryn (Carys’ mom) are divorced.
Does Carys Zayda Have Siblings?
Zayda is one of her parents’ four children. She grew up with three brothers: Jake Longely, Jordee Smith, and Georgie.
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