- Harold Fannin
- #88
- Team CLE
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Pre-Season Outlook
Fannin was unguardable at Bowling Green in 2024, ravaging the Mid-American Conference for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns on 117 catches in 13 games, plus 65 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Replicating that success will be much tougher against superior athletes at the NFL level, especially since Fannin's pre-draft measurements raised some concerns; he's undersized at 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, and Fannin's 4.71-second 40-yard dash was disappointing, even if he plays faster than that speed suggests. Those concerns didn't keep the Browns from drafting Fannin early in the third round, 67th overall. Cleveland likely views him as the successor to David Njoku, whose contract is up at the end of the 2025 season, but Fannin will likely begin his career in a backup role.
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May have major role as rookie
Fannin could be a big part of a Browns offense that is likely to run more two-tight-end sets in 2025, per ESPN.com.
Analysis: Cleveland invested significant stock in Fannin, taking him in the third round of April's NFL Draft. The Bowling Green product showed off serious pass-catching skills in college, tallying 117 receptions on 156 targets for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final campaign. The reception and yardage totals were the most by a tight end in a single season in FBS history, though at 6-foot-3, 241 pounds, Fannin is a bit undersized for his position in the NFL. That said, Browns tight ends coach…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 13 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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