The Cleveland Browns' quarterback room is taking shape for the upcoming season, with veteran Deshaun Watson and rookie Shedeur Sanders expected to battle for the starting job. This leaves last year's third-round pick, Dillon Gabriel, potentially looking at a QB3 role, raising the question: will the Browns add another developmental arm on Day 3 of the draft?
Enter Joe Fagnano, a true deep-sleeper prospect who could fit that exact bill. The 6-foot-3, 226-pound quarterback just wrapped up an unprecedented seventh year of college football, culminating in a stellar 2025 season at UConn where he completed 69% of his passes for 28 touchdowns and just one interception.
While his age and experience against younger competition are noted factors, his on-field production is hard to ignore. Known for his quick decision-making and high football IQ, Fagnano boasts a career 48:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and impressive accuracy. His accolades, including Fenway Bowl Offensive MVP, highlight his ability to perform under pressure.
His profile is that of a polished, maxed-out prospect who could immediately compete as a reliable third quarterback in camp. For a Browns team looking to solidify its depth chart, Fagnano represents a low-risk, high-football-IQ option who could be a valuable late-round or priority free-agent pickup.
