Browns Draft Fano, Strengthen Line

0:00On April 24, the Cleveland Browns nailed their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Utah offensive tackle, Spencer Fano 9th, overall after trading up from 6th with the Kansas City Chiefs. Everyone saw it coming since their line fell apart last season, but GM Andrew Berry turned it around fast. He kicked things off by trading for Houston, Texans, Vett, Titus, Howard, before free agency. A guy with tons of experience and flexibility across the line. Even in free agency, Berry dropped serious cash on Zion Johnson and snagged versatile Elton Jenkins right after Green Bay let him go. Fans and analysts lit up over the moves, especially resigning Teven Jenkins, who balled out last year with an 8th ranked PFF grade at Guard. That depth fixed the unit that desperately needed it, and the trade netted extra third and fifth round picks two. The last big gap was left tackle, where DeWan Jones keeps getting hurt, so Berry didn't gamble and went all in on Fano, a pre-draft favorite linked to the Browns non-stop.

1:03Berry's rebuild has the dog-pound buzzing, putting the team in prime position despite past baggage, and if this class hits like last year's, he's rewriting his legacy on the line.