Browns Draft Spencer Fano: New Offensive Line Anchor

0:00On April 24th, the Cleveland Browns just boosted their offensive line big time by drafting offensive tackles Spencer Fano 9th overall. They traded down from the 6th pick, but still landed the first tackle off the board in this year's draft, rebuilding that whole front 5 this, offseason. Fano's college tape is stacked with honors. As a freshman, he earned all American nods after 13 starts. By his junior year, he won Outland trophy as the nation's top lineman, plus Polynesian player of the year and unanimous, all American status, all. While dominating in the Big 12 conference, teens love his versatility, he can slide into any of the five spots of front. His movement skills pop with elite strength and power, and he loves faking out rushers to keep them guessing. That effort level makes him a coach's dream on every snap. Sure, he has tweaks to make, like not oversetting against speed guys, or keeping his pad level low on longer blocks. At 6 with 5 and a half, 311 pounds, his 40 yard dash clocked 4.91 seconds, with a 32 inch

1:05vertical, and 9 foot 3 broad jump showing serious athleticism. Browns fans, this pick sets up a nasty line for years, Fano's the anchor they needed to protect their QB and pave lanes.