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NFL insider reveals Browns potential plan in 2026 NFL Draft

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How will the Cleveland Browns attack the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

As the Cleveland Browns continue to prepare for the 2026-27 NFL season, general manager Andrew Berry will look to build off his success from free agency into the 2026 NFL Draft. The front office did an excellent job of rebuilding the offensive line thus far by trading for Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard, while also signing guards Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins. Now, the only spot that must be addressed on the offensive line will be the left tackle position, which will likely be a primary target for the While there is plenty of debate as to how the Browns could tackle the need in the draft, Utah star lineman Spencer Fano generated a ton of hype following his strong performance at the 2026 NFL Combine.

This, paired with his impressive tape from the 2025 college football season, has caught the attention of many NFL teams. According to NFL insider Tony Pauline, Cleveland could select the young talent and have him play left tackle. โ€œFano completed 30 reps on the bench, then did position drills and looked terrific,โ€ Pauline wrote in his most recent article.

โ€œThe Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers had offensive line coaches on hand. Now for the interesting part: the Panthers and the Cleveland Browns both believe Fano can line up at left tackle on Sundays. That opinion and his arm length could make Fano a top-10 pick.

โ€ Could Fano Be The Answer For Cleveland? Fano, throughout his time with the Utes, proved to be one of the best offensive tackles in college football. In 2024, the rising star allowed just one sack on 424 pass blocking snaps, while also posting a PFF-best 92.