Browns selected Utah OT Spencer Fano with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

24 April 2026

The Browns shore up their line after sliding back three picks via their trade with the Chiefs. Fano (6’5/311) is one of the most decorated offensive linemen in the class after winning the Outland Trophy and earning unanimous All-American honors following a dominant 2025. The three-year starter logged 2,204 career snaps with experience at both tackle spots, showcasing steady development highlighted by an 84.0 overall PFF grade in 2025 with 81.5 pass-blocking and 80.0 run-blocking marks. Across his final season he allowed zero sacks and just five total pressures on 358 pass-blocking snaps, demonstrating elite efficiency protecting the edge. Athletically, Fano tested as one of the most explosive linemen in the class with a 9.76 Relative Athletic Score, highlighted by a scorching 4.91s 40-yard dash, 32-inch vertical, 9’3” broad jump and a 97th percentile 7.34s 3-Cone, validating the quick feet visible on film. He excels in space and in movement-based run schemes, firing out of his stance with quick hands and fluid footwork that allow him to mirror rushers and stay attached on reach and angle blocks. Fano’s quickness and technical feel allow him to redirect edge rushers around the pocket, though his leaner build can lead to occasional displacement against heavy-handed power rushers. Overall, Fano projects as a ready-made NFL starting tackle with Pro Bowl upside, blending elite athletic traits, high-level production and rare collegiate accolades.