The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering trading up for offensive tackle Spencer Fano ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, following his Top 30 visit. The article explores potential trade scenarios and costs associated with acquiring Fano.
To everyone's surprise, the Pittsburgh Steelers had former Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano in for a Top 30 visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fano represents the highest-rated prospect the Steelers have had in so far this draft cycle and with five visits left to go, might be the highest one overall.
This got us thinking about what it would cost to trade up for Fano and where the Steelers would have to trade up to if they wanted to land him. Here are three scenarios.
To determine these three potential trade partners, we ran more than a dozen first-round simulations. There were three teams in this area who were drafting offensive tackles, with all three of them taking Fano at some point or another.
Going up to 11 would cost the Steelers their first-round pick in 2026, third-round pick in 2026 (No. 76) and second-round pick in 2027. A pretty hefty price to go up a full 10 spots but Fano could start at guard or tackle for the Steelers this season.
Moving up to No. 13 changes the formula a great deal. Pittsburgh would still have to give up No. 21 but for the third-round pick could drop back to pick No. 99 and in 2027 a third-round pick would suffice.
If the Fano were to make it past the Rams, the Steelers could move up here as the next-best landing place. It would only cost Pick No. 21 and pick No. 99 to move up to No. 17. Probably the biggest longshot unless Fano is somehow the fourth offensive lineman off the board.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: What would it cost the Steelers to trade up for OT Spencer Fano?
The cost for the Steelers to trade up for Spencer Fano would depend on the draft position they aim for and the teams involved in the trade, as analyzed through various first-round simulations.
The potential trade partners identified for the Steelers to acquire Spencer Fano include teams drafting in the top 11, such as the Miami Dolphins, who are also in need of offensive tackles.
Spencer Fano is regarded as a top prospect due to his high ranking among offensive tackles and the Steelers' interest in bolstering their offensive line ahead of the draft.
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