Browns Snag Athletic Tackle Austin Barber

0:00On April 25th, the Cleveland Browns are off to a dream start in the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging top talents like offensive tackle Spencer, Fano and wide receiver KC Conceptsion in Round 1, then adding wide-out Denzel Boston at Pick 39 and safety Emanuel McNeil Warren be a trade. Early in Round 2, they kept the momentum going, but hit a snag when the Saints grabbed tight in Oscar Delb right before them at 73, so GM Andrew Barry traded. Out of Round 3 with the Giants, only to swing back in aggressively later. That move landed them Florida offensive lineman Austin Barber at 86 overall, costing three mid-round picks from the Chargers, A6 with 7. Left tackle was serious athletic upside in the run game. Analysts like Mel Kuiper Jr. praised his quick hands and power but flagged major past protection issues, especially against strength, pointing to his. Rough game last year versus Miami's Rubin Bain, where he got graded a dismal 45.2 by Prof.

1:03Ball Focus. Coach Todd Munkin eyes, Barber starting a tackle or sliding inside for depth, even with guys like Oregon's Emanuel Pregnant still on the board. Mark and Cleveland's third trade this draft, bowl plays a neat spot that could pay off big or echo last year's quarterback gamble, and we'll see how. It shakes out.