Barker is a move tight end with good speed, decent ball skills and below-average consistency as a blocker. While his route running lacks focus and tempo, he does have the ability to get vertical with some success. He makes good adjustments to zone traffic, but he needs to become more combative against man coverage to clear out catch space for himself. Barker is undisciplined as a run blocker and might not offer enough in that department to truly excite teams.