Harold Fannin Jr. enters Year 2 with room to build on Browns debut

The No. 67 pick led Cleveland in three receiving categories

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Harold Fannin Jr. is coming off a strong rookie season but there’s room for the #Browns second-year tight end to grow ht Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Fannin finished his rookie season with 72 receptions, 731 yards and six receiving touchdowns across 16 games. He started 13 times and added one rushing score on seven carries.

Why it matters: Cleveland invested its first two 2026 draft picks in wide receivers, increasing competition for targets. Fannin's development will help determine how the Browns distribute opportunities in a reworked passing game.

By the numbers: His rookie averages: 4.5 catches and 45.7 receiving yards per game, plus 10.2 yards per reception.

What to watch: Watch Fannin's route volume and red-zone usage when the regular season begins.

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@RuiterWrongFAN 2026-09-03T18:29:54.423560+00:00

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