Browns Draft Spencer Fano for Sanders Protection

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. The Cleveland Browns just made a smart move in the draft, grabbing Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano at number 9 after trading back from number 6. This sets up their presumed 2026 start and quarterback Shadour Sanders with some serious protection up front. They didn't snag a wide receiver like some hoped, but Fano was the top guy on their board anyway, locking in the pick they eyed from the jump. Fano snagged the Outland trophy last season as college football's best offensive lineman, and draft experts ranked him number 1 at his position across the board. What stands out is his versatility. He handled both tackle spots at Utah and even tested at center during the combine. As 6 foot 5 and 311 pounds, he blazed a 4.9 140 yard dash, leaped 32 inches vertically and hit 9. Foot 3 on the broad jump.

1:01Fano slides right into the starting left tackle roll, guarding Sanders' blindside if the former Colorado standout claims the job, building a solid foundation for what's next.