Utah freshman defensive finish Logan Fano runs by way of drills throughout spring camp on the College of Utah in Salt Lake Metropolis on March 21, 2023. Hunter Dyke, Utah Athletics
Utah defensive ends Logan Fano, proper, and Connor O’Toole jog throughout spring follow exercises March 21, 2023, on the College of Utah in Salt Lake Metropolis. Hunter Dyke, Utah Athletics
One of many gamers that has turned heads early on throughout Utah’s spring practices is freshman defensive finish Logan Fano.
Fano served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Antonio, Texas, earlier than enrolling at BYU in January 2022.
“He has a excessive ceiling. He’s actually athletic for a way large he's. He’s someone that may move rush and clearly cease the run if we'd like him to.” — Utah defensive ends coach Lewis Powell on Logan Fano
Then Fano suffered a critical knee damage two weeks into the Cougars’ spring camp. The four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports by no means performed in a aggressive sport for BYU.
In January 2023, the 6-foot-4, 238-pounder transferred to Utah. He’s wholesome and totally collaborating in spring drills.
“Logan’s wanting good. He was cleared (by medical doctors) as quickly as he received right here. He wasn’t restricted in any of his exercises and it’s the identical in spring. All the things appears to be like good,” stated defensive ends coach Lewis Powell. “He’s gained the load he must and he’s had an incredible offseason. Proper now, two days into spring, he's a nice shock. We’re excited to see how he continues to develop all through the 15 practices.”
Throughout his profession at Timpview Excessive, Fano recorded 132 tackles, 17 sacks and three interceptions and he additionally had a defensive landing.
Powell can’t wait to see what Fano can accomplish with the Utes.
“He has a excessive ceiling. He’s actually athletic for a way large he's. He’s someone that may move rush and clearly cease the run if we'd like him to,” Powell stated. “He may drop in protection and do every little thing we'd like him to do at a excessive degree. We’re excited. He's every little thing we thought he was.”
Fano is having fun with his time at Utah.
“I’m loving it. It’s been enjoyable,” he stated. “I’m feeling actually good. Issues are beginning to come alongside. At first, restoration (from the knee damage) was a type of sluggish. However since I’ve been up right here, issues have gone actually easy. The coaches have been good at serving to me acclimate to working towards full-go.”
In the meantime, Fano’s youthful brother, Spencer (6-5, 290), is an offensive lineman that can be taking part in for Utah after signing final December.
“It’s been so enjoyable. In highschool it was cool to have the ability to play varsity with my little brother,” Logan stated. “However there’s simply one thing completely different about with the ability to play big-time soccer with someone that near me. It’s been large for me to have the ability to have my little brother right here pushing me and me pushing him.”
Coach Kyle Whittingham singled out the Fano brothers as two of the newcomers that impressed him on Day Considered one of spring practices.
Offensive line coach Jim Harding is giving Spencer Fano, who’s additionally a Timpview Excessive product, an opportunity to compete for enjoying time subsequent fall.
“My common philosophy is, if you happen to will help us win a championship, no matter your age or yr, we’re going to present you that chance. (On Day One) Spencer exhibits some actually good issues,” he stated. “He was a closely recruited child nevertheless it’s not nearly being closely recruited. He has loads of expertise.
“Not in pads, however he’s not getting bodily overmatched. He’s received a shot. He’s undoubtedly going to get a chance to crack into that prime 5 or prime 10. This spring is big for him. Being a mid-year graduate actually helps him, getting these further practices.”
Utah defensive ends Logan Fano, proper, and Connor O’Toole jog throughout spring follow exercises March 21, 2023, on the College of Utah in Salt Lake Metropolis.
Hunter Dyke, Utah Athletics