Fano had an outstanding workout on Sunday, but his measurements are cause for concern, at least when it comes to his potential to protect the edge in the pros. His arms (32 1/8 inches) and hands (9 inches) measured below the standard for NFL offensive tackles. The lack of ideal length will make it more challenging for him to get a grip on pass rushers at the next level. College tackles who had similar length when measured at the combine (Peter Skoronski, Alijah Vera-Tucker) have shifted inside to guard. That could very well be the move for Fano, as his short-area movement looked better than his lateral movement during on-field work.
He took reps at center after the other prospects in his group finished their workout on Sunday, and told NFL Network’s Stacey Dales Fano he’s open to a move inside. Fano performed well in tests (4.91 40, 32-inch vertical, 9-3 broad jump, 4.67 20-yard shuttle, 7.34 3-cone drill), but so did 2025 No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell during last year’s combine (4.98 40, 32-inch vertical, 9-5 broad) after his arms measured 32 5/8 inches. Campbell’s struggles at left tackle with the Patriots should give teams pause about playing Fano outside, and his value might be closer to the middle of Round 1.
