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Defensive line coach Lou Esposito is clearly very happy with his defensive line talent. One of the most talented players on the entire Wolverine defense will likely spend some time at linebacker as well as at the edge position on the defensive line, and that player is senior Jaishawn Barham.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 29

How Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng could make an impact on the Michigan football defense in 2025

When looking at the defensive position groups for Michigan football heading into fall, the linebacker corps should be as strong of a unit as any. The Wolverines get their top two linebackers back from last year, both being the top two tacklers on the team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Maize n Brew / February 13

Breaking down Michigan football’s 2025 LB group using PFF

Michigan’s linebacker corps is poised for big changes in 2025. We take a closer look at the unit’s PFF grades to gain insight into what we can anticipate from the unit next season.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 25

Michigan football moving Jaishawn Barham to EDGE could earn him a windfall in the millions

Michigan's Jaishawn Barham is a physically imposing young football player. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing in at 248-pounds with speed and athleticism of a player much smaller, he can take over a game from his linebacker spot almost at will.

College Football News / Maize n Brew / January 24

Jaishawn Barham’s potential move to edge could help the Wolverines in numerous ways, while improving his NFL draft stock

If the Wolverines decide to move Jaishawn Barham from linebacker to edge rusher, it would not only help Michigan in more ways than one, it would help boost Barham’s NFL draft stock: The Michigan Wolverines received some good news when Jaishawn Barham wasn’t on the list of underclassmen who declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 17

Michigan football LB Jaishawn Barham seemingly makes NFL Draft decision

College juniors had until January 15 to make a decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft or stay in college for another season. NFL's Dane Brugler showed the official list of all 70 underclassmen who declared for the draft.

Michigan Wolverines News / Maize n Brew / January 16

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham declines to declare for NFL Draft, staying at Michigan

Linebacker Jaishawn Barham was not on the official list of underclassmen that declared for the NFL Draft. With the portal closed for non-graduate transfers until April, that means Barham is staying put at Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Maize n Brew / December 23

Jaishawn Barham’s full potential could be unlocked by switching to edge rusher in 2025

Jaishawn Barham is reportedly leaning towards returning to Michigan in 2025, but he may not be playing LB. Here’s why a switch to edge would help unlock Barham’s full potential: Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham is reportedly leaning towards returning to Ann Arbor for one more season, but not to play linebacker.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 19

Former Georgia LB visits University of Michigan

With current linebacker Jaishawn Barham projected to take over an edge role next year, University of Michigan is expected to aggressively pursue a linebacker in the portal.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 19

TJ Guy on Jaishawn Barham moving to Edge: 'It’s gonna be problems for offensive lines'

Although recruiting and transfer news is sweeping through the internet, there was a report that might not have gotten as much attention as it should've.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 17

Report: Michigan Football starter to return, switch positions

According to a report from 247 Sports, Michigan's Jaishawn Barham is expected to return for his senior season and is working on a position change from linebacker to edge rusher.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 29

NFL scout supports position change for Michigan defender

A well-known NFL scout is apparently on board with a current Michigan defender making a position change in the future. On Saturday, Rival's contributor Trevor McCue suggested that Michigan should find a way to get linebacker Jaishawn Barham to return for his senior season and move him from linebacker to edge rusher.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Why Maryland Transfer Linebacker Jaishawn Barham Could Be Michigan's Next First-Round Defender

The buzz around Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham has showed no signs of slowing down. Ever since his arrival as a transfer in December, Barham

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 28

'He's unbelieveable': Could Jaishawn Barham be Michigan's best linebacker...ever?

Michigan football has produced multiple outstanding linebackers throughout its history, and the Wolverines were well-represented at the position during the Jim Harbaugh era with guys like Devin Bush, Cameron McGrone, Junior Colson and Mike Barrett, among others.

College Football News / Blue By Ninety / August 28

Experts Believe This Michigan Football Player Will Be A National Star in 2024

The next great Michigan football linebacker is Jaishawn Barham. If you don’t know him, it’s likely because he was shining for Maryland last season as a sophomore before transferring to U-M in February.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 27

Sherrone Moore, Wink Martindale rave about LB Jaishawn Barham: 'He is a physical specimen'

After losing both Junior Colson and Michael Barrett off of the 2023 national championship roster, the Wolverines were tasked to replace both of their starting linebackers for the 2024 campaign.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 26

One Michigan football player listed in ESPN's top 100 incoming transfer list

The Wolverines assembled a solid incoming transfer list that's headlined by Maryland linebacker Jaishawn Barham. Michigan lost both Junior Colson and Michael Barrett from its 2023 national championship team, and while the Wolverines return their third-leading tackler from last season, Ernest Hausmann, Michigan needed someone to pair him up with.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 13

Jaishawn Barham lands on Butkus Award Watch List

After losing Junior Colson and Michael Barrett to the NFL, the Wolverines went out and nabbed Maryland transfer Jaishawn Barham to come in and play alongside Ernest Hausmann.

College Football News / Maize n Brew / July 24

Jaishawn Barham’s path to Michigan, outlook for 2024

Another transfer LB who is expected to be a key contributor. With Junior Colson and Michael Barrett now in the NFL, Michigan needed not only depth but experience at inside linebacker.

College Football News / Maize n Brew / May 24

Jaishawn Barham could follow Josh Wallace as the next crucial Michigan transfer

Team 144 was special, but if you’re looking for players to get excited about on Team 145, we’ve got you covered. The Michigan Wolverines added Josh Wallace to their roster just ahead of the national championship season.

College Football News / Blue By Ninety / December 20, 2023

New Michigan Football Transfer Is Massive

Today, Jim Harbaugh and his Michigan Wolverines landed a new commitment from the transfer portal: Maryland linebacker Jaishawn Barham, the first Michigan football transfer in the 2024 cycle.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 20, 2023

Michigan Football Lands Former Maryland Player In Transfer Portal

Michigan made a splash this past season when it added Nebraska linebacker Ernest Hausmann in the transfer portal. Fast forward one whole season and the

Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / December 15, 2023

Michigan Football Trending To Land Major Big Ten Transfer

The Wolverines’ 2023 transfer portal class is a major reason that the team is 13-0 with a third straight Big Ten title and College Football Playoff appearance right now.

College Football News / Blue By Ninety / December 11, 2023

Michigan Football Projected To Land Big Ten Transfer Portal Target

The 2024 season is not at the forefront for Michigan football right now, seeing as the Wolverines are all-in on preparation for the Rose Bowl game against No.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 4, 2023

Portal Eve: Thor Griffith, Jaishawn Barham, and the Latest From the Transfer Portal

By Tony Thomas Well, college football fans, it is Portal Eve. Yes, that’s right! Tomorrow is the day the transfer portal officially opens as hundreds upon hundreds of players at all levels of the NCAA toss their names in the proverbial “hat” in search of a team needing talent to bolster their depth charts or in need of a quality starter.