Browns NFL Draft: 3 things to know about third round OT Austin Barber

If there was one pick from the Cleveland Browns' 2026 Draft that they made a reach for, it was in round three for tackle Austin Barber. On Friday night, Cleveland traded up in the third round and selected the tackle from Florida. It was a slight reach for the Browns as Barber was projected to be a fourth-round pick, and Cleveland got him near the back end of the third.

The reach was slight, but it doesn't negate the fact that Cleveland got their hands on a really high-quality player. Here are three things to know about Barber, who is one of three new members of the Cleveland offensive line. 1.

Athleticism tells the story Cleveland had a very clear plan of attack in the 2026 Draft. You needed to be an athlete to be on their board, and Barber is that. General manager Andrew Berry has said several times that he views the offensive line in some cases as interchangeable pieces.

Left tackles are just as valuable as right tackles, left guards and right guards are the same. As a player, to be valuable in Cleveland , you need to show the ability to play both sides if needed. Insert Barber.