Todd Monken: Harold Fannin Jr. Next Brock Bowers

0:00On April 4, Cleveland Brown's head coach Todd Munkin is hyping a rookie tight-end Harold Fanon Jr. by comparing him to superstar Brock Bowers. Munkin sees a lot of the same traits, like that explosive run after catchability and strongball skills in a versatile body type. Fanon, a third-round pick in 2025, stepped right in after the Browns moved on from David and Joku following nine solid years. Earlier this week at the league meetings, Munkin had a funny rookie moment missing the coach's photo, but do not sleep on his experience. He has coached elite talent at college and pro levels, including molding Bowers during two years as offensive coordinator at Georgia. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Bowers exploded in the NFL, grabbing first team all pro honors in his debut year, despite rough quarterback play. In Las Vegas, and he kept shining through injuries. Fanon already flashed big as a rookie with 72 catches for 731 yards, six touchdowns through the air, and even one.

1:00Rushing score. Now with Munkin calling plays, things look brighter for Cleveland's offense than what Bowers dealt with. Munkin elevated tight ends like Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likley in Baltimore, and Fanon could be the top target no matter who is under center. That baseline production sets him up for even bigger things. If Munkin unlocks that potential, Fanon might just chase Bowers' level and transform the Browns attack for years to come.