Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has received a major prediction for the 2026 season.
The Cleveland Browns are entering the 2026 season under a new head coach as Todd Monken was hired to replace Kevin Stefanski.
Monken is an offensive mind who served as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens from 2023 to 2025. As he takes over Cleveland's offense, one key piece he will have is second-year tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
Fannin had a strong rookie season, and Fox Sports has named him a potential breakout player in the 2026 season. In his rookie campaign, Fannin finished with 72 receptions for 731 yards and six touchdowns.
The 22-year-old was the Browns' third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he quickly turned into one of their top weapons. Cleveland will look for him to improve more in the 2026 season and be the go-to target for Monken's offense.
USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Browns are still having a quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, which could determine how the offense operates. Watson has had a disastrous tenure with the Browns, facing off-field controversy and multiple injuries.
The 30-year-old has only played in 19 games as a Brown, completing 61.2 percent of his passes for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while rushing for 465 yards and three touchdowns.
Watson was once a star quarterback, playing at an elite level in the 2020 season for the Houston Texans, completing 70.2 percent of his passes for 4,823 yards, 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and adding 444 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
If Watson earns the starting job with the Browns in 2026, they will hope he plays closer to how he did with the Texans.
Sanders is also an option in the quarterback battle as he enters his second year in the NFL. In his rookie season, Sanders completed 56.6 percent of his passes for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
While Cleveland's quarterback battle continues, Fannin will be a top weapon for the Browns' offense in Monken's system.
