The Cleveland Browns drafted Florida offensive tackle Austin Barber with the 86th pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
Barber, a 6-foot-6, 318-pound prospect who spent five years with the Gators, was the ninth tackle off the board. Here’s what Browns fans need to know about Barber and our instant scouting report of the pick.
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Austin Barber scouting report by NFL.com
Tall tackle prospect with starting experience at both tackle spots. He’s played against top-tier talent in the SEC, which bolsters his case, but his struggles against Texas A&M and Miami provide an idea of his ceiling. He has good feet and strong hands. He knows how to play but he struggles to bend and drive at the point of attack. Same goes for anchoring or defending his edges against power rushers. Barber projects as a Day 3 pick with a chance of becoming a swing tackle.
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Austin Barber stats, highlights
Barber could start at tackle but can move inside for the Browns. He will cause size matchup problems and is quick off the snap. Florida loved his strong hands and the way he could control defenders’ pads. His second-level blocking should help as well. The Gators gained 341.3 yards per game behind Barber last season.
Austin Barber height, weight
Barber is 6-foot-6 and weights 318 pounds.
Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @bbournival.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns pick Austin Barber at No. 86 of NFL draft. Our scouting report
Reporting by Brad Bournival, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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