Logan Fano

Logan Fano
No. 99 – Cleveland Browns
PositionDefensive lineman
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-06-18) June 18, 2002 (age 24)
Spanish Fork, Utah, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High schoolTimpview (Provo, Utah)
CollegeBYU (2022)
Utah (2023–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Logan Fano (born June 18, 2002) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars.

Early life

Fano attended Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. He was rated as a four-star recruit[by whom?] and committed to play college football for the BYU Cougars over other offers from schools such as Arizona State, Michigan, Utah, Oklahoma, Washington, and Wisconsin.

College career

BYU

After missing his entire freshman season in 2022 due to an ACL injury, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Utah

Fano transferred to play for the Utah Utes. During his first season as a Ute in 2023, he recorded 14 tackles, three and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles in five games before suffering another season-ending ACL injury. In 2024, Fano appeared in 12 games with nine starts, totaling 35 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, two and a half sacks, and a forced fumble. After the 2025 season, he entered the 2026 NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		257 lb
(117 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m)		4.61 s1.56 s2.66 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

On May 8, 2026, Fano signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, Fano was waived by the Browns as a part of final roster cuts; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

Personal life

Fano is the brother of offensive tackle Spencer Fano. His four uncles, Gabe Reid, Spencer Reid, Anton Palepoi, and Tenny Palepoi, all played in the NFL. His cousin, Karene Reid, is a linebacker for the Denver Broncos. He is of Samoan descent.

References

  1. ↑ "Logan Fano DE/EDGE Utah NFL Draft Profile". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast" (PDF). The Athletic. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Judd, Brandon (November 28, 2020). "4-star Timpview defensive end Logan Fano commits to BYU over Utah, Oklahoma, Washington". Deseret News. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Judd, Brandon (December 6, 2022). "BYU's Logan Fano entering transfer portal". Deseret News. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ Dallas, Kelsey (October 2, 2023). "Utah's Logan Fano shares health update online". Deseret News. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Reynolds, Kevin (October 2, 2023). "Utah football dealing with another season-ending injury". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ Preece, Brian. "Utah's Logan Fano Brings 'Leadership' & Production To Utah's Defensive Line". KSL Sports. Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ Judd, Brandon (December 18, 2025). "Ute brothers Spencer Fano, Logan Fano declare for NFL draft". Deseret News. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ Forsman, Cole. "Utah defensive end accepts Senior Bowl invite". Utah Utes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Logan Fano Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Logan Fano College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Browns sign 12 undrafted free agents". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ Russo, Kelsey. "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 season". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Browns claim CB Toriano Pride Jr". ClevelandBrowns.com. Cleveland Browns. August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  15. ↑ Coles, Joe (November 6, 2024). "All in the family: Son, nephews of former BYU players Spencer and Gabe Reid are wearing red". Deseret News. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  16. 1 2 Coles, Joe (November 7, 2024). "All in the family: The son and nephews of these former BYU players are now wearing red". Deseret News. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  17. ↑ Tomasson, Chris (February 25, 2026). "Utah's Logan Fano visits with Broncos, would welcome joining cousin Karene Reid on roster". Denver Gazette. Retrieved February 26, 2026.