Spencer Fano, offensive lineman, Utah.
This is a bit of a frustrating board with three of Beatdown’s favorite prospects (plus fan-favorite Olaivavega Ioane) going in the previous four picks, but Fano is the No. 9 prospect on Baltimore Beatdown’s Big Board and an excellent value for the 14th overall pick. He started at both tackle spots at Utah, but has been pegged for a move to the interior due to his sub-33-inch arms. That will work just fine for the Ravens, who currently lack set starters at center and right guard. Fano spent time working at center during the pre-draft process, and it would be ideal if he could make the switch and start there as a rookie. If not, he will play just fine at guard in Declan Doyle’s scheme, perhaps with the potential to move to center once he gets the finer points of the position under his belt.
That is a bit of a projection for a first-round pick, but whether it is at guard or center, Fano profiles as a long-term starter with plenty of upside due to his athleticism, power, and bully-ball mentality. The Ravens need all of those things along their offensive line, and Fano’s ability to kick out to tackle in a pinch make him even more valuable.
