Harold Fannin Jr. was the first tight end in college football history to lead the country in total receiving yards and catches. He was also the first tight end in FBS history to be named a conference’s overall player of the year.
With that resume, the Bowling Green star was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fannin set the single-season FBS records for receiving yards by a tight end with 1,555 and catches with 117 in 2024. He also set the receiving yards and catches records by a tight end in a bowl game when he put up 213 yards against Arkansas State in the 68Ventures Bowl. His reception total tied the FBS record for a tight end in any game.
He owns myriad Bowling Green records for a tight end, including career receptions (180), receiving yards (2,396), and receiving touchdowns (17). He’s also top 10 all-time in the FBS among tight ends for receiving yards and catches.
Fannin was a two-time Group of Five first-team All-American and BGSU’s first-ever consensus All-American. He was the G5 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.
Here’s a look at Harold Fannin Jr.’s contract.
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How Much Money Will Harold Fannin Jr. Make?
Harold Fannin Jr. could make $6,732,854 with his rookie deal, according to Spotrac. That money is a fixed amount based on where he was drafted.
Harold Fannin Jr. Contract
Harold Fannin Jr.’s rookie contract will be a four-year, $6.7 million deal. That’s an average annual value of $1.7 million. He’ll have a $1.5 million signing bonus.
Where Did Harold Fannin Jr. Go In The NFL Draft?
Harold Fannin Jr. was picked by the Cleveland Browns with the 67th overall pick in the third round.
