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Browns sign 1st-rounder Spencer Fano, 7 other picks

By Thomson Reuters May 8, 2026 | 11:04 AM

The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick Spencer Fano to his four-year ​rookie contract on Friday.

Fano, ‌the ninth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.2 million in fully guaranteed money that ‌includes ​a $19.9 million ⁠signing bonus. The ⁠deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the offensive lineman.

Fano played in 37 games (36 ​starts) over three seasons at Utah, including time ⁠at both left ⁠and right tackle. He ​won the 2025 Outland Trophy, ​which is awarded annually to ‌the best college interior lineman on offense or defense.

The Browns also signed Washington wide ⁠receiver Denzel Brown (second round), Florida tackle Austin Barber (third), Alabama center Parker Brailsford (fifth), ⁠Alabama ‌linebacker Justin Jefferson (fifth), ⁠Cincinnati tight end Joe ​Royer (fifth), ‌Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green (sixth) ​and BYU ⁠tight end Carsen Ryan (seventh).

Cleveland has yet to sign Texas A&M wideout KC Concepcion (first round) and Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (second).

–Field ​Level Media