Friday Prospect Spotlight: Utah Tackle Tandem

Special Edition studying the Utah tandem who bring diverse skill sets and Sunday traits.

Caleb Lomu (71) and Spencer Fano (55) (Photo Courtesy of Eli Rehmer/Utah Athletics)

We’re getting an early jump on the college football weekend because it’s loaded with great matchups and key prospects Browns fans should keep an eye on. With the Browns’ offensive line struggling, I want to start focusing on prospects they could target with their second first-round pick to shore up the trenches. There’s an absolutely elite matchup coming in the early Saturday slate—a perfect chance for Browns fans to watch two standout tackle prospects go head-to-head against a pair of strong edge rushers.

Reminder: The Browns have TWO first round picks coming in this year's NFL Draft, each Saturday we will highlight a player worth watching with the Browns’ prospect preferences in mind! Obviously we will focus on the highest-ranked prospects this year because the Browns could have a wide range of outcomes for their pick, but we will expand beyond that scope at times.

It will be impossible to think about the 2026 Cleveland Browns without thinking about who their next quarterback selection could be so that will be a consistent theme of these spotlights throughout the year, but I promise we will branch out in other ways as well.

For today, we go out West to Utah and dig into the details on the two tackle prospects starting for the Utes. Both of which could be intriguing selections for the Browns come April next year. Let’s dig in.

History

Caleb Lomu

From Arizona, Lomu caught recruiting attention at Highland High School where he played along both lines in back-to-back state championship teams. Ended up as the No. 3 player in Arizona and No. 21 tackle nationally. Chose Utah over offers from Michigan, Florida, Oregon, USC, and others. Redshirt in 2023 before taking the role in 2024. Earned Freshman All-American honors and Academic All-Big XII.

Spencer Fano

Hailing from Spanish Fork, Utah, Lomu thrived on the offensive line at Timpview High School and earned 25 Division I scholarships. He was the No. 2 recruit in the state and No. 7 tackle nationally. He won the job right away at Utah as the left tackle his true freshman season. He was a Freshman All-American in 2023 and then earned First-Team All-Big XII in 2024.

Caleb Lomu (Photo Courtesy of Eli Rehmer/Utah Athletics)

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