CLE Spencer Fano
NFL player. Position: LT. Team: CLE.
Quick Facts
- Position: Left Tackle (LT)
- Team: CLE (Cleveland Browns)
- Bye week (2026): 11
- Draft: 2026 Round 1, #9 overall, Utah
2026 Outlook
First-round left tackle from Utah expected to be future starter for Browns. Challenging incumbent Dawand Jones for the left tackle job. Jones has 20 NFL starts and durability concerns (injured each of his three seasons), while Fano is a coveted draft prospect with nine-overall pedigree. Question is whether coaches will force Fano into the job immediately or let him develop, allowing Jones to hold the position. Likely Jones' position to lose if Fano is ready—coaching staff preference for development and Jones' reduced salary (restructured from $3.6M to $1.5M guaranteed) suggest first-round pick may get the nod. (per 2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft)
June 25 update: After spring practices and mandatory minicamp, Albert Breer reports the Browns are optimistic about their 2026 draft class making an impact. Fano, paired with third-round pick Austin Barber, could form the bookends of the offensive line going forward if development tracks. Both have "looked the part" in early evaluations and are positioned to be long-term starters (per Browns believe 2026 NFL draft will pay off in a very big way, have already flashed).
June 25 film review — Movement over size: Film analyst review of Fano highlights why Browns drafted him at #9 overall: not for raw size, but for fluid movement skills and versatility. Fano excels at getting to the second level, can climb to linebackers, redirect in space, and operate comfortably on the move—exactly what HC Todd Monken's offense demands. Fano plays with leverage, finishes blocks, and brings toughness that fits Cleveland football. Like every rookie left tackle, he'll experience early-season growing pains with some technique issues, but "the tools are there." By midseason, expected to settle in and become foundational piece of the Browns' offensive line for years to come. (per he Browns didn't just rebuild their offensive line — they reimagined it entirely)
August 11 — Job officially won: Fano has officially been promoted to starting left tackle after proving he would stand up to Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse in a viral training camp fight. HC Todd Monken cited the toughness and competitiveness as solidifying a promotion that was already trending that way. Fano won the Outland Trophy and didn't allow a sack in his final 23 college games. Competition is settled; he's the starter. (per Browns rookie training camp fight Spencer Fano wins starting OT job after viral training camp fight)
Role / Depth Chart
Starting left tackle as of August 11 training camp. Won the job after proving willingness to stand up to Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse in a viral training camp fight. HC Todd Monken cited the competitiveness and toughness as solidifying what was already trending toward the rookie getting the nod. Fano is the future of the Browns' left side.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-05-05 — Browns might be closer than expected to starting Spencer Fano at left tackle (Browns might be closer than expected to starting Spencer Fano at left tackle)
- 2026-08-18 — Jared Verse on practice fight with Spencer Fano: Fighting is necessary in football (Jared Verse on practice fight with Spencer Fano: Fighting is necessary in football)
- 2026-05-07 — Taylen Green joins the quarterback competition; 1st look at left tackle Spencer Fano:... (Taylen Green joins the quarterback competition; 1st look at left tackle Spencer Fano:...)
- 2026-06-10 — Notes: Todd Monken delays QB decision, says Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson have... (Notes: Todd Monken delays QB decision, says Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson have...)
- 2026-06-19 — Cleveland Browns Extend Quarterback Competition Into Training Camp (Cleveland Browns Extend Quarterback Competition Into Training Camp)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-22 — Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on... (Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on...)
- 2026-06-21 — Cleveland Browns News and Rumors June 21, 2026: Fighting for Football Lives (Cleveland Browns News and Rumors June 21, 2026: Fighting for Football Lives)
- 2026-04-29 — Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft (Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)