Austin Barber posts lowest pressure rate among rookie offensive linemen

Matt Gulbin and Jake Slaughter follow in the top three

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Lowest pressure rate allowed among rookie OL this season Austin Barber 3.9% Matt Gulbin 4.2% Jake Slaughter Via @PFF on X

What happened: Austin Barber has allowed the lowest pressure rate among all rookie offensive linemen this season. Matt Gulbin and Jake Slaughter rank second and third in the group.

Why it matters: Kadyn Proctor also ranks in the top five among rookie blockers. The early returns demonstrate immediate pass-protection value from multiple picks in the 2026 draft class.

By the numbers: Barber leads the group at 3.9 percent. Gulbin follows at 4.2 percent, with Slaughter at 4.3 percent and Proctor at 4.4 percent.

What to watch: The group's performance will be tested further as they encounter more complex pass-rush schemes throughout the season.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-08T18:06:35.172496+00:00

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