Browns Snag Top Tackle Fano in NFL Draft

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns traded down from the number 6 pick to number 9 with the Kansas City Chiefs then snagged. Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano. Scouts called him the top tackle in the class, praising his rare mix of athleticism, quickness and strength at 6 foot 5, 311 pounds. Two NFC teams reportedly hit up the Browns right after that trade, trying to leapfrog the New York Giants at number 10. Cleveland's war room had offers pop-up on their big screens, running quick value checks, but they stayed put when it was time to pick. General manager Andrew Berry got the green light from Scouts, Zach Ayers and Josh Cox, who said Fano's the twitchiest blocker out there, perfect for. Run in past plays. Berry didn't hesitate and locked him in. The Giants grabbed Miami Lime in Frances Mauigua at 10. Then Alabama's Caden Proctor and Penn State's Vega, Iowane win in the next four picks.

1:05Sparking an offensive line run. Ohio State's Caleb Downs, the top-ranked player on some boards, slid to 11 because safety ain't premium turf. By picking Fano, the Browns fixed a huge hole after losing their whole 2025 line, Joe Baitonio, Jack Conklin, Ethan Pasek, Cam Robinson, and Wyatt Teller all bounced in free agency. Smart move to grab value without overtrating.