Spencer Fano Scouting Report

Spencer Fano has rare technical polish and is a day-one, high-floor starter who’s a savant in the run game.

Draft Grade: Round 1 - Pro-Bowl Caliber

Strengths:

Special Technical Proficiency in Run Game: From snap to finish, Fano has the best and most consistent technique as a run blocker I’ve ever scouted.

Fluid and Flexible Athlete: Great body control and bend as a blocker. Can gauge different speeds. Maintains a strong power profile with his impressive mobility and balance.

Footwork: In the run game, his efficiency in getting off the ball and closing space is outstanding. As a protector, his reactive and swift feet keep him in great position against rushers.

Elite Polish and Floor: Not the most intangibly gifted lineman, but the consistency and maturity of his game all point to a decade-long, irreplaceable starter. 

Concerns:

Size: While it’s not a factor in the run game, Fano’s smaller frame can show itself against pass rushers who can consistently get to his chest. His feet compensate well for this, but it makes the NFL tackle projection difficult.

Catching in Protection: Fano doesn’t yet seem to have a convicted and consistent strike. He consistently catches rushers rather than delivering violent, assertive strikes.