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Utah OT Spencer Fano Drafted 9th Overall by Cleveland Browns

The Browns added a versatile offensive lineman and a playmaking receiver after trading down and gaining extra picks, officials said.

  • On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Cleveland Browns selected Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano ninth overall and wide receiver KC Concepcion 24th overall in the first round of the NFL draft.
  • General manager Andrew Berry traded the sixth pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for the ninth, 74th, and 148th selections to address critical offensive line and wide receiver needs.
  • Coach Todd Monken confirmed Fano, an Outland Trophy winner who allowed zero sacks on 382 pass snaps last season, will play left tackle for a team that surrendered 51 sacks in 2025.
  • Concepcion recorded 919 receiving yards and nine touchdowns last season with the Aggies, joining a Browns receiving corps that ranked last in the league with 1,467 total yards in 2025.
  • Monken stated, "We couldn't be any more excited," about addressing roster needs after the team cycled through 10 different offensive line combinations last season due to injuries.
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Cleveland 19 News broke the news on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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