Browns Draft Athletic Tackle Austin Barber

0:00On April 28th, Cleveland Browns made a bold move in the 2026 draft, trading up in Round 3 to snag offensive tackle Austin Barber from, Florida. It was a slight reach since projections had him going in Round 4, but they grabbed a high upside player late in the third. Their draft strategy was all about athleticism, especially up front. GM Andrew Berry preaches versatility on the O-line, treating left and right tackles as interchangeable, so guys can flip sides if needed. Their checks that box hard, having started games on both edges and college. Fans and scouts are buzzing because he slots right in as a back-up swing tackle, ready to push Dewan Jones for reps, his athletic traits scream. Start a potential down the road, fitting Cleveland's athlete first board perfectly. Dig into his tape and durability jumps out. He suited up for 39 college games, logging nearly 2000 snaps since 2023. Third most in the SEC during that stretch. Barber brings nasty physicality too, punishing defenders in the run and pass game with finishing

1:03power you can coach. He's the exact energy the Browns line craves, and expect him to compete and contribute right away.