Browns Bet Big on Rookie Tackle's Athleticism

0:00On April 24, Cleveland Browns just snagged two first-round picks loaded with potential, but they're owning their so-called red flags from the jump. General manager Andrew Berry traded back before grabbing offensive tackle Spencer Fano from Utah at the ninth overall spot. The main knock on Fano? His arm length. But the dude's athleticism is straight fire. With a 4.91 in the 40-R dash, a 7.343 cone and elite jumps. Berry broke it down clear. For tackles in the pros, it's not arm length that trips guys up. It's more about feel, awareness, and holding an anchor. The Browns are betting big on Fano's movement skills to protect the left side, ignoring the measurables that scared off others. Then there's the other new guy, wide receiver from Texas A&M picked up in the first round too. He's been catching heat for drops, clocking over 9% last season. No dodging it though, he's straight up admitting concentration lapses and grinding daily to lock that in. Both these rookies are stepping up

1:03in presses, vowing not to let college flaws define their NFL run. Fans and scouts are watching close as they gear up to anchor Todd Munkin's offensive rebuild. In the draft game, what holds a player back in college often flips into pro strength and the Browns are all in on that script for their fresh front. Line.