Fano’s selection at No. 9 gives the Browns a young, road-grading tackle to protect the quarterback and bolster the run game, after the team slid down to acquire additional value in the round.
With their second first-round pick, Cleveland targeted KC Concepcion, a 5-foot-11 wide receiver who transferred from NC State and starred at Texas A&M in his lone season with the Aggies. Concepcion recorded 61 receptions for 919 yards and 9 touchdowns last year.
Concepcion joins a Browns receiving room that already includes Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, and Malachi Corley, providing the offense with additional depth and playmaking ability. Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is also a key piece of the balance in the passing game.
The Browns enter the aftermath of the first round with a reinforced offense and a strengthened offensive line, signaling a focused approach to surrounding the quarterback with weapons and protection as they move forward. More developments are expected as the draft and offseason continue.
