Browns Draft Austin Barber: Project Tackle, Big Potential

0:00On April 25, Cleveland Browns just snagged offensive tackle Austin Barber from Florida with the 86 pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft, their lone third round selection. This 6-foot-7-318-pound beast started most of his college games at left tackle after shaking off some sophomore injuries. They pulled a slick move, trading away pick number 74, like they were bowing out early, then flipping three picks to slide back in for. Barber, dude earned all SEC honors last year, anchoring Florida's line in a balanced attack. Scout see boom or bust potential, long frame, athletic roots from basketball, but he struggles with speed rushers and needs to tighten up his handwork. Overall, he's a project swing tackle who could slide inside to guard down the line. Browns are loaded up front now, parrying him with first rounder Spencer Fano, plus bets like Titus Howard and Dewan Jones. One staffer called Barber his top tackle prospect, betting he sticks outside in the mix.

1:01With this step, Cleveland's got options to shuffle and develop, setting up a nasty line for years to come. Fans, sound off. What should take on the Barber Grave?