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0:482026 NFL Draft Grades: Browns Select Austin Barber No. 86
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Samuel Cosmi
Summary
Austin Barber plays with a physical edge and excels in the run game, using his athletic frame to move defenders off the ball and hunt down targets in space. While he’s generally reliable in pass protection with a stout anchor and heavy hands, he can occasionally struggle with elite speed or counter moves. His versatility makes him a good fit for a variety of blocking schemes.
About
- 2025: Third-team All-SEC (coaches)
- 2024-25: 25 starts at LT over past two seasons
Strengths
- Drives his legs and sustains blocks with an aggressive, tone-setting edge.
- Smooth mover who easily reaches the second level and operates on screens.
- Uses heavy hands and well-timed punches to control pass rushers.
Weaknesses
- Can be exposed by high-end speed rushers and inside counters.
- Occasionally gets over his toes, leaving him susceptible to push-pull moves.
- Has struggled to find a Plan B when overpowered by size.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 5.12 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches
Top Austin Barber News
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Browns' Austin Barber: Selected by Cleveland
The Browns selected Barber in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 86th overall.
Barber was a full-time starter at left tackle in each of his last three college seasons with Florida and was named to the All-SEC Third-Team in 2025. He stands at 6-foot-7 and 318 pounds and has the size and tools to succeed at the NFL level, though he struggled at times with outside speed and power. The Browns took Spencer Fano with the ninth overall pick of this year's draft, and he figures to serve as the team's starter at left tackle while Barber provides depth at offensive tackle behind Fano and Tytus Howard.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 318 lbs |
| Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL |
| Class: Senior |