What is the story about?
The Cleveland Browns added OT Spencer Fano with the ninth overall pick
, adding to a whole new offensive line depth chart this offseason. Following a trade down from the sixth overall pick, the Browns still got the first offensive tackle off the board in this year’s draft.Stats & Accolades
- 2023: (13 games played, 13 starts), Freshman All-American
- 2024: (12 games played, 12 starts), First-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big 12
- 2025: (12 games played, 12 starts), Outland Trophy Winner (nation’s top offensive lineman), Polynesian College Football Player of the Year, Unanimous All-American, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year, First-Team All-Big 12
What the Browns are getting:
One of the best overall offensive linemen in this year’s class. Has the skillset and physical capabilities to play all five positions up front if needed. Movement skills are top-notch
to be a standout center or a shutdown edge protector. Fano exudes effort in all that he does, which makes any shortcomings in his game less prevalent.
Strengths
- True five-position versatility on the offensive line
- Elite movement skills combined with strength and power
- Loves to feint punches to bait early commitment from pass rushers
Weakness
- Has a tendency to overset against speed rushers, immediately compromising his protection
- Pad level rises too hastily on sustained blocks
- Disproportionately narrow through the core and thighs
Athletic Testing/Measurables
- Height: 6’5 1/2
- Weight: 311 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.91 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
- 3-cone drill: 7.34 seconds
- Short shuttle: 4.67 seconds
- Bench Press: N/A
