When the Cleveland Browns kicked off their rookie minicamp this weekend, it wasn't just another practice session—it turned into a family reunion for the Fano brothers. Offensive tackle Spencer Fano, the team's first-round pick at No. 9 overall, found himself lining up against a familiar face: his older brother, undrafted defensive end Logan Fano.
While Spencer's draft night ended in quick celebration, Logan's path was a bit more winding. After going undrafted, the defensive end fielded a few offers before ultimately deciding that Cleveland was the perfect fit. Now, the brothers are trading snaps on an NFL field, a surreal moment for both.
"It feels a lot like it did at Utah, but then I look and see we have Browns jerseys on," Spencer said with a grin. "I'm freaking ecstatic. You hear stories about guys struggling because they feel alone. It's hard to feel alone with the dude I've lived with my entire life—now he's just a few doors down in the hotel."
The two have spent countless hours battling each other over the years, but doing it on an NFL practice field Friday and Saturday marked a major milestone. "This is an NFL team. There's just another level to it that makes you feel like, man, we're doing it," said Logan, who is two years older.
Logan's journey to this moment hasn't been easy. He started his college career at BYU before transferring to Utah in 2023 to join his younger brother. Despite starting 23 games for the Utes—including all 11 last season—and earning second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025, he went undrafted. Three ACL injuries in seven years, including two to his right knee, and a hamstring issue that limited him at the NFL scouting combine raised questions among scouts.
The thought of being drafted by the same team did cross both brothers' minds. While that didn't happen, landing in Cleveland together turned out to be the next best thing.
Spencer will be under the spotlight as the projected starting left tackle on a rebuilt Browns offensive line. Coach Todd Monken has been impressed with how the rookie has adjusted so far. "The acclimation period with Spencer has gone well," Monken noted.
Before he faces the likes of Myles Garrett and Mason Graham in offseason workouts, Spencer is getting the perfect warm-up: going head-to-head with his brother, one snap at a time.