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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Harold Fannin
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PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. found the end zone on three of 27 targets against the Steelers, and the source recommends him as a tight end streamer for Week 7, capitalizing on Pittsburgh's historically poor tight end defense where tight ends have hit double-digit PPR points in 50% of games against them.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Fannin Jr. is ranked TE13 in consensus ECR, just one spot behind Pitts (TE12), and presents a viable alternative in the Browns-Falcons matchup; the source acknowledges an argument for starting Fannin over Pitts but recommends consistency and sticking with one tight end rather than chasing week-to-week production.NegativeValueOct 20, 2026
Chris Rodriguez mentions Fannin Jr. as an example of a volatile streaming option ranked after more stable trade targets; suggests moving away from such assets to acquire more reliable players at other positions.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Fannin wasn't involved in recent games but would get back involved if the Browns' offense gets going. Watson's play has been making Harold Fannin work as part of a complete offense that the Browns have if Deshaun Watson can avoid those fall-over sacks.NegativeMatchupOct 16, 2026
Fitz ranks Harold Fanning Jr. over Dallas Goddard in a tight end start/sit debate, citing Fanning has 'more juice, by a power of 10.' However, Fitz expresses concern that Fanning will run into Kyle Hamilton frequently this week, which could limit upside despite the preference.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Michael Pittman notes Harold Fannin as a secondary option in the Saints tight end picture; with Casey Concepcion likely out, Kyle Hamilton may focus coverage on Fannin, potentially limiting his upside relative to Denzel Boston.PositiveUsageOct 8, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. is a recommended tight end start for Week 5, having recorded three touchdown catches over his last two games. He has emerged as Deshaun Watson's primary target in the money zone.PositiveUsageOct 8, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. is a must-start tight end with elite usage, including a 94% route participation rate and 89% snap share, providing a high floor through yardage and recent touchdown production.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Andrew Erickson ranks Harold Fannin as his TE8, expecting a bounce-back in volume against the Buccaneers, while Pat Fitzmaurice prefers waiting for a quarterback change before trusting him.PositiveUsageSep 9, 2026
Fitzmaurice is confident in Fannin's volume, projecting 8-10 targets in Week 1 due to a likely negative game script against the Jaguars. Despite concerns about Deshaun Watson, Fannin's role as a primary target and the Jaguars' defensive struggles against tight ends make him a strong start.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Both analysts are higher on Fannin than ECR, with Fitzmaurice ranking him at TE5. They highlight his impressive rookie production (72 catches, 731 yards, 6 TDs) and the fact that the Jaguars' defense struggled against tight ends last year, making him a strong start despite the quarterback situation.PositiveBreakoutSep 5, 2026
Fitz projects Harold Fannin as a future Tier 1 tight end, noting his impressive 2024 production at Bowling Green and his ability to lead the Browns in receptions, yards, and touchdowns despite poor quarterback play. A future upgrade at QB is expected to boost his fantasy value.PositiveBreakoutSep 2, 2026
Fannin is a high-upside tight end who led college football in catches and receiving yards in his final year at Bowling Green and followed it with a phenomenal rookie season. Despite current quarterback play, he is expected to thrive once Shedeur Sanders takes over as the starter.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Derek Brown notes that Harold Fannin is looking like an attractive option in the sixth round of drafts given the current landscape of tight end injuries.PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
Harold Fannin is seeing elite usage, playing nine of ten snaps with the Browns' starters. He profiles as a tight end who will rarely leave the field, potentially leading his team in targets and competing for the NFL lead in routes run.PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026
Harold Fannin is a favorite mid-round tight end target who could lead the Browns in targets. Despite concerns about the team's quarterback play, his college production and rookie-year performance make him a special player with significant upside.PositiveUsageAug 7, 2026
Jake Ciely and Pat Fitzmaurice are high on Fanning, projecting him to lead the team in targets with over 120, potentially reaching 81 receptions. Despite a poor Browns offense, Fanning is viewed as a high-end TE1 candidate who could be a 'super duper star' based on his massive college production.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
The source identifies Harold Fannin as 'fairly safe' in the Browns offense, citing a good connection with Shadur Sanders who is expected to play most games. the source suggests drafting Fannin if unable to secure one of the top three tight ends, positioning him as a safer alternative to wide receiver fliers in a rough offense.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
The source identifies Harold Fannin as 'fairly safe' in the Browns offense, citing a good connection with Shedur Sanders (expected to play most games). the source states he would draft Fannin if he doesn't secure one of the top three tight ends, positioning him as a viable tight end option in a chaotic Browns passing game. The source concludes 'the correct answer of these wide receivers is just take Harold Fannin,' indicating strong conviction in his role and safety relative to other Browns pass catchers.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Fannin Jr. is locked in as the primary tight end option in the Cleveland offense; the source confirms his role is secure and established.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
The source includes Harold Fannin Jr. in the second tier of tight ends (Kraft, Fannin, Pitts, Laporta), indicating solid draft value and projection.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
The source would easily take Sam Laporta (84th overall, TE8) over Harold Fannin, indicating Fannin is overvalued relative to Laporta at their respective ADP positions.PositiveMatchupJul 7, 2026
Harold Fannin faces potential environmental headwinds with Deshaun Watson as quarterback (who was 'gross' last year) and increased target competition from rookies Denzel Boston and Casey Concepcion, which could derail his second-year progression.PositiveSleeperJul 2, 2026
Jake Seeley has significant draft shares of Harold Fannin, citing the likelihood that Fannin leads the team in targets. Seeley references a prior show with Fitz discussing teams whose tight ends could lead in targets, and identified Fannin as a candidate. Fannin is positioned as an alternative to premium tight ends if Seeley doesn't secure one of the top four or five options.NegativeMatchupNo date
The source observes that the market is giving Fannin Jr. 'grace and faith' despite Cleveland's quarterback situation, whereas Concepcion and Boston face skepticism for the same reason; attributes this partly to Fannin Jr. having already proven he can produce with poor quarterback play at the NFL level, unlike the other two.PositiveProjectionNo date
Has a legitimate shot to be his team's target leader, which separates him from other tight ends in the tier; in superflex scoring formats with tight end premium, Fannin is ahead of Pitts and Laporte by a sizable margin.NegativeRoleNo date
The source notes that Fannin is receiving more favorable market sentiment than Cleveland receivers Concepcion and Boston despite similar quarterback concerns, attributing this to the tight-end position's historical resilience with poor QB play and Fannin's lack of NFL-level proof. The source observes this disparity in 'grace and faith' extended to Fannin versus the skepticism applied to the receivers.PositiveProjectionNo date
Harold Fanning was mentioned as an available tight end option after Kyle Pitts went off the board in the fifth round.