Browns rookie Spencer Fano meets idol Joe Thomas before NFL debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Cleveland Browns rookie Spencer Fano met his idol, Hall of Fame tackle Joe Thomas, before his first NFL action. Fano expressed his excitement in an interview, stating, “This is crazy. I’m sitting next to one of my heroes.” Thomas, who played for the Browns from 2007 to 2017, emphasized the significance of the moment as both players prepare for the upcoming season. Fano was drafted No. 9 overall and is transitioning to left tackle, a position held by Thomas during his career.
- •Spencer Fano was drafted No. 9 overall by the Browns.
- •Joe Thomas, a Hall of Famer, played for the Browns from 2007 to 2017.
- •Fano has idolized Thomas for years and will now play his former position.
- •The Browns have signed several veterans to support Fano's transition.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' first round pick Spencer Fano meets hero, legend Joe Thomas
- 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Browns rookie Spencer Fano have a full-circle moment with ‘hero’ Joe Thomas
"Browns rookie Spencer Fano couldn't hide how starstruck he was meeting the Cleveland legend he's idolized for years.
"Spencer Fano might be the forgotten man right now, but he, like Joe Thomas, could prove to be the most valuable.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:27 PMBrowns' first round pick Spencer Fano meets hero, legend Joe Thomas
Spencer Fano might be the forgotten man right now, but he, like Joe Thomas, could prove to be the most valuable.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:53 AMWatch Browns rookie Spencer Fano have a full-circle moment with ‘hero’ Joe Thomas
Browns rookie Spencer Fano couldn't hide how starstruck he was meeting the Cleveland legend he's idolized for years.
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