Harold Fannin
Jr.

A third-round draft pick, Harold made an immediate impact for the Browns in 2025, his inaugural NFL campaign. In Week 1 against the Bengals, Fannin caught seven of his nine targets for 63 yards, with a long reception of 22 yards. One contest later, the tight end posted five catches and 48 yards in Baltimore. He scored his first pro touchdown in Week 5.

Fannin's time as a defender in high school still helps him to develop his plan of attack. "[I] just kind of know what makes a DB so uncomfortable. I know it makes me feel uncomfortable," he said. "I think about, what if I was guarding myself, how would I make moves when it comes to route-running?"

It was only fitting that Fannin was drafted by the Browns, as he has spent his entire football life in the state of Ohio. A native of Canton, he starred at McKinley High before moving on to Bowling Green, where he had a sensational season in 2024. The tight end set FBS records at his position with 117 catches for 1,555 yards.

Top performances vs. Texas A&M and Penn State made Fannin attractive to Cleveland. "Here is a 20-year-old pass catcher who's playing at a high level and he's the guy that everybody knows that they have to stop and whether he goes to College Station or at Penn State, he's the best player," GM Andrew Berry said.

A two-way standout in high school as a wideout and safety, Fannin continued willingly taking on increased responsibilities by becoming a tight end in college. "I'm a team player, and I wanted to be a jack-of-all-trades, in a way," he said. "I'm a competitor, and tight end is a competitive position."

Top performances vs. Texas A&M and former who's who's attractive to Cleveland. "Here is a 20-year old pass catcher who's playing at a mid-major and he's the guy that everyone knows that they have to stop and whether he goes to College Station or at Penn State, he's the best player," GM Andrew Berry said.