After the first wave of 2026 NFL free agency, the Chargers’ offensive line still remains a puzzle with a couple of missing pieces. While the team added Cole Strange and re-signed Trey Pipkins III and Trevor Penning, they still need a starting guard.
That could mean Los Angeles could look to the draft to address the positional need, and one option is former Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano, according to Pro Football Focus, which identified five prospects who became perfect fits after the first wave of free agency.
While he never played a snap at guard in college, his lack of length has scouts speculating that he could move from tackle to the inside in the NFL. His athleticism and quickness are his strengths, and he turned in an excellent combine performance. Fano earned an outstanding 86.4 PFF run-blocking grade in outside-zone concepts over the past two seasons, which also makes him a great fit in McDaniel’s offense.
While Fano was a standout tackle for the Utes, he has been viewed as a potential guard due to his physical profile, as his arms measured at 32 1/8 inches at the NFL combine. Despite the measureables, he is very athletic and possesses the ability to pull and move in space, making him an ideal guard in Mike McDaniel’s offense.
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If the Chargers want to go guard in the first round, Penn State’s Vega Ioane should be their top target. However, it’s very likely that Ioane could be off the board by the time they’re on the clock. So they could pivot to someone like Fano if they feel he could make the transition from tackle to guard.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: PFF identifies prospect who could be ‘perfect’ fit Chargers in draft