The Utah Utes aim for a better outcome in 2025 and to contend in the Big 12 after a rough season. The team finished 2024 with a 5-7 record and was 2-7 in conference play, missing a bowl game for the first time since 2013, their last losing season. The Utes hope dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier can fix both the passing and running games, with the offensive line being paramount to their success.
Utah Utes’ RT had a great sophomore season
Spencer Fano had a great sophomore season, holding steady in pass protection and performing well in the running game. He allowed 14 pressures, two quarterback hits, and one sack, posting a 79.5 pass-blocking grade, a 93.6 run-blocking grade, and a 92.7 PFF grade in 12 games, which ranked 1st among qualified offensive tackles. Fano’s efforts earned him a First-Team All-Big 12 and a Second-Team All-American selection.
Utah Utes’ All-Big 12 standout ranked No.1 in position by PFF
In a PFF article, Max Chadwick goes through the top 10 returning offensive tackles for the 2025 season. He ranks Spencer Fano as the top offensive tackle. Chadwick highlights Fano’s elite ability as a run blocker and an above-average pass blocker.
“Fano was the easy choice to lead this list as he led all FBS tackles with a 93.0 grade this past season. That’s mainly due to his dominance in the run game, as the Utah native’s 93.6 run-blocking grade was the best in the country by over three points. He also finished as the second-most-valuable Power Four tackle according to PFF’s wins above average metric, trailing only a projected top-15 pick in Kelvin Banks Jr.,” Chadwick said.
“Fano is no slouch as a pass protector either, earning a top-30 pass-blocking grade among Power Four tackles (79.5). While some length concerns could push him inside to guard in the NFL, he’s still an elite athlete with dominant tape as just a true sophomore.”
