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Yes, I understand the Dallas Cowboys should not have even gotten Caleb Downs at 12, and that is not the point of this post. We know Downs is the most NFL ready guy in the draft and has a chance to win defensive rookie of the year, but Jaishawn Barham will be more important than you think and he could be the most important pick of this draft.

Jaishawn Barham Puts Cowboys Veterans on Notice With Competitive Mentality

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a trade for veteran linebacker Dee Winters, which has led many to believe Winters is going to be the starter next to DeMarvion Overshown in 2026, at least initially.

College Football News / Inside The Star / May 3

Jaishawn Barham Returns to His Roots with the Cowboys

The Cowboys are doing the right thing by starting Jaishawn Barham back where this whole thing began. At Maryland, Jaishawn Barham was not some edge rusher trying to learn linebacker, he was just a linebacker on the inside.

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Cowboys Rookie Jaishawn Barham Names Ray Lewis, Fred Warner as NFL Role Models

The Dallas Cowboys rookie class met at The Star this weekend to begin their rookie minicamp. It's given the coaching staff their first chance to work with their young prospects, and reporters are getting their first chance to get to know the newest Cowboys.

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Christian Parker Breaks Down Jaishawn Barham's Fit in Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys were zeroed in on defenders during the 2026 NFL draft, using their first three selections, and five of their seven picks on defensive players.

Cowboys' Jaishawn Barham Could Be One Of 2026 Draft's Most Impactful Rookies

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are often lightning rods for criticism, but there's one thing that he and his front office do incredibly well, which is the NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys Pulled Off NFL Draft Heist with Jaishawn Barham Pick

The Dallas Cowboys might have gotten one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft in third-round pick and Michigan product, Jaishawn Barham. Barham was one of several defensive additions the Cowboys made over the course of the three-day event.

Cowboys' Instant 2026 NFL Draft Grade For Jaishawn Barham Pick

The Dallas Cowboys were huge winners during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, filling two of their biggest needs. First, they traded up for Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, taking him at No.

Dallas Selects Jaishawn Barham in the 3rd Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

In the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Jaishawn Barham from the University of Michigan. I love this pick. Jaishawn Barham has the traits, and he can play standing up or with a hand on the ground.

Jaishawn Barham is a Potential Raheem Morris Selection for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly used one of their 30 pre-draft visits on Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham. This is a very intriguing prospect that could signal a defensive shift under Raheem Morris.

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Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / 49ers Webzone / April 17

49ers pre-draft visit list adds Jaishawn Barham, Michael Trigg

The San Francisco 49ers continue to finalize their pre-draft evaluations, with two additional prospects reportedly visiting the team in Santa Clara. Matt

College Football News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 4

Is Jaishawn Barham Lions EDGE of Future?

Jaishawn Barham is one of the more intriguing versatile front-seven defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft class. He brings an exciting combination of explosiveness

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Patriots Draft Profile: Jaishawn Barham to Set the Edge?

As the New England Patriots turn their attention to the 2026 NFL season, a particularly sharp eye will focused on defensive front seven prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Pats currently possess 11 selections, with several needs on their roster.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / February 26

NFL Draft Analyst Names One Michigan Football Player Whose 'Picking up Steam'

The NFL Scouting Combine is here and drills begin on Thursday. Prospects began interviewing on Wednesday and former Michigan Wolverines are hoping to show off their skills to boost their draft stock.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 8

Michigan lands an All-American out of the transfer portal

After losing both Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham off the edge to graduation, Michigan needed to bring in some talent for the 2026 season -- that's what Michigan did on Thursday night.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 29

Big Ten ref reveals why Jeremiah Smith's TD call wasn't overturned against Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Ohio State walked out of the Big House with a 27-9 win over Michigan. The Buckeyes broke the four-game streak the Wolverines had over Ohio State, and OSU proved to be the better team.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 25

Michigan LB Barham gets massive praise from rival coach

Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham gets massive praise from rival coach

You've got to be a pretty darn good football player to have the head coach from another team talk about you in the media after you played his squad.

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Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham Compared by Teammate to 2025 NFL First Rounder

The Michigan Wolverines won their second biggest road game of the season this past Saturday and are resting up in preparation for the Wisconsin Badgers on October 4 at the Big House in Ann Arbor.

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Michigan's defense will use the Jaishawn Barham suspension as a rallying call

Losing a player of the caliber of linebacker Jaishawn Barham is never optimal for a team's dynamics. Barham is exceptionally talented, capable of affecting games in significant ways.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 3, 2025

Michigan Wolverines Using 1st Half Suspension Of Defensive Star As Motivation Versus Oklahoma

The Michigan Wolverines enter their highly anticipated showdown with Oklahoma carrying an extra chip on their shoulder. Senior linebacker Jaishawn Barham’s controversial targeting penalty and subsequent ejection against New Mexico means he’ll miss the first half of Saturday night’s game in Norman.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 2, 2025

Players who should emerge for Michigan following Jaishawn Barham's suspension

Michigan football took a big hit on Saturday night when it lost star linebacker Jaishawn Barham to a very questionable targeting call. Barham, who was second on the team in 2024 for tackles, appeared to have a strip sack, along with a scoop-and-score, but the refs ruled Barham as targeting QB Jack Layne.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 1, 2025