Browns select Harold Fannin Jr. in 3rd round

The Cleveland Browns selected Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 67th overall.

Cleveland has now selected back-to-back offensive weapons in Fannin and running back Quinshon Judkins after going with defensive players with its first two picks.

Fannin was named the MAC Player of the Year after leading the FBS with 117 receptions and 1,555 yards in 2024. He'll join a tight end group that is led by standout David Njoku.

Pre-draft profile

Fannin is a truly unique prospect. The Bowling Green tight end led the country in receiving with 1,555 yards in 2024. He was also tops among all pass-catchers with 34 missed tackles forced, according to PFF. For reference, Luther Burden III led all receivers with 30. Tyler Warren was the closest tight end with 19. Fannin likely isn't an in-line tight end, so fit is a consideration here. But that's not where you want him anyway. He's a sufficient route-runner who can make plays out of the slot, and Bowling Green had success lining him up pretty much everywhere else, including in the backfield. Get the ball in his hands by any means necessary and let the playmaking instincts take over. Whether he was bouncing off contact, sidestepping attempted tackles, or stiff-arming defenders to the ground, he was nearly impossible to wrap up. There are certainly times when it seems like his speed won't translate, and the level of competition is worth considering too. But Fannin also put together a combined 19 catches for 282 yards and two touchdowns in matchups with Penn State and Texas A&M. The production was no mirage. A creative offensive play-caller might be able to turn him into a star in the NFL.