STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 16: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

SPENCER FANO

• Position: Offensive tackle
• College: Utah (2023-25)
• Class: Junior
• Age: 21
• Height: 6-5
• Weight: 311
• Hand: 9"
• Arms: 32 1/8"
• 40-yard dash: 4.91
• RAS: 9.80

STATS

• 2025: 12 games, zero sacks allowed, zero quarterback hits allowed, five hurries allowed

• Career: 37 games, three sacks allowed, seven quarterback hits allowed, 30 hurries allowed

STRENGTHS

• Supreme athlete

• Refined footwork, hips, body control

• Mirrors speed rushers very well

• Anchors well, despite size/strength

• At his best in run blocking while on the move (pulls, reach blocks, etc.)

WEAKNESSES

• Lacks ideal power on drive blocks

• Technique needs to improve in run blocking

• Hands need refinement in pass protection

• Can overset against speed rushers

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
8. Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
9. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
10. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
11. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
12. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
13. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
14. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
15. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
16. Spencer Fano, OT, Utah