Spencer Fano

NFL Draft Profile: Spencer Fano

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Utah | Class: Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 308 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Zone/Power Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Spencer Fano is a "technically elite" tackle who has been a pillar of the Utah offensive line since he stepped on campus. As a true freshman in 2023, he made history as one of the few true freshmen to start at Left Tackle in a Power Five conference. In 2024, he shifted to Right Tackle, posting the highest PFF run-blocking grade (93.6) among all FBS tackles.

His 2025 season was legendary. Fano became a Unanimous All-American and won the Outland Trophy (given to the nation's best interior lineman). He spearheaded a Utah rushing attack that ranked #1 at the Power Four level while displaying a massive jump in pass protection proficiency. Over 382 pass-blocking snaps in 2025, he allowed zero sacks and only five pressures. His ability to switch between LT and RT with All-American results makes him one of the most versatile and valuable prospects in the 2026 class.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 37 (13 at LT, 24 at RT)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 0

• 2025 Pressures Allowed: 5

• Pancakes: ~45 (Season estimate)

• Holding Penalties: 1 (2025)

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Southern Utah	A	Absolute dominance; paved way for 300+ rush yards.
2	@ West Virginia	A-	Clinical against speed rushers; 0 pressures allowed.
3	vs #17 Texas Tech	B+	Handled a tough 3-4 front well; team loss but his tape was clean.
5	@ Arizona State	A	The Clincher. 6 rushing TDs behind his side; zero sacks allowed.
6	@ #15 BYU	B	Toughest environment; one holding call, but neutralized their top EDGE.
7	vs Colorado	A+	Masterclass. 422 team rush yards; looked like a pro among boys.
8	vs #17 Cincinnati	A	Perfect in pass protection; handled complex stunts with ease.
10	@ Baylor	A+	The Apex. PFF's highest-graded OL of the week; 5 rush TDs.
11	@ Kansas State	A-	Physical battle; proved he can win in a "slugfest" environment.
12	@ Kansas	A	Finished the regular season without allowing a sack.
POST	Big 12 Champ	A-	Consistent as always; technical masterclass in a high-stakes win.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: Elite. Vocal leader of the "O-Block"; carries the Utah tough-man culture.

• Mental Toughness: High; started as a true freshman LT (the hardest job in CFB).

• Competitor: Fierce; a "finisher" who looks to put defenders in the dirt.

• Team Player: Praised for his selfless move from LT to RT to help team chemistry.

• Star Power: Outland Trophy Winner. He dictates the flow of the game.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 308 lbs. (Meets height, but slightly under 315 lbs threshold).

• Stamina: Exceptional; stays low and fast through 80+ snap games.

• Durability: Elite. Has started nearly every game of his collegiate career.

• Injury History: Medically clean.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Run Block: Elite. Savant-level understanding of leverage and angles.

• Pass Block: Pro-ready; allowed 0 sacks in his final collegiate season.

• Strength: Plus functional strength; uses lower-body drive to displace 300lb DTs.

• Technique: Strength. The most polished technical tackle in the 2026 class.

• High Motor: Plays through the echo of the whistle.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Speed: Great second-level speed; a weapon on screens and pulls.

• Agility: Strength. Light feet allow him to mirror elite sub-package rushers.

• Flexibility: Exceptional; "loose hips" allow him to recover even when initially beaten.

• Acceleration: Sudden; reaches his landmarks on wide-zone plays instantly.

• Footwork: Clinical; quiet, efficient steps in his pass set.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 99/100

• Awareness: Elite. Processes blitzes and stunts faster than most veterans.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Rare technical polish and hand placement; Unanimous All-American pedigree; elite versatility (LT/RT/Guard potential); zero sacks allowed in 2025; explosive "climber" to the second level in the run game.

• Weaknesses: Frame is slightly "lean" for an NFL tackle (could add 10 lbs); occasionally "catches" punchers rather than striking violently; anchor can be tested by elite NFL bull-rushers.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Zone-Blocking system that utilizes tackle mobility (e.g., 49ers, Rams, Dolphins).

• NFL Comparison: Charles Cross / Bernhard Raimann.

Scout's Final Word

"Spencer Fano is a plug-and-play starter from Day 1. You don't win the Outland Trophy as a junior by accident—he is a football savant. While some scouts will nitpick his 308-pound frame, his tape is flawless. He is the best run-blocking tackle prospect in years and has completely erased concerns about his pass protection. In a class with high positional value at OT, he is a blue-chip cornerstone. Draft Projection: Top 10 Pick (1st Round)."