Which 2026 Browns first-round pick was listed as the 2025 Outland Trophy winner?

Spencer Fano was the 2026 Browns first-round pick listed as the 2025 Outland Trophy winner.

Fano won the Outland Trophy after his junior season at Utah, where he established himself as one of college football’s premier offensive linemen. The award, presented by the Football Writers Association of America, recognizes the nation’s best interior lineman, including offensive and defensive tackles and centers.

The Cleveland Browns selected Fano ninth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. That pick came after Kansas City traded up to No. 6 for LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane; Cleveland then used the acquired ninth selection on Fano. His position and award history distinguish him from the other listed names, who were also prominent offensive-line prospects in the same draft class.

A common mix-up is treating the Outland Trophy as an award only for offensive tackles. It is broader than that, although many recent winners—including Fano—have played tackle. Fano’s Utah background and 2025 award are the key clues linking him to Cleveland’s first-round selection.