A team can never have enough edge rushers and the Dallas Cowboys just picked up another one when they drafted Jaishawn Barham from Michigan. He had 10 tackles for loss and four sacks last year for the Wolverines.
As expected, Dallas has spent their first four picks on defense and will probably spend most of the rest of their picks the same way.
Jaishawn Barham university
Jaishawn Barham attended the University of Michigan.
Jaishawn Barham draft grade
6.28, per NFL.com
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Jaishawn Barham strengths, weaknesses
According to NFL.com: “Barham logged most of his snaps at off-ball linebacker, but his 2025 tape showed explosiveness that will attract teams seeking a developmental rush ‘backer in an odd front. He’s raw as a rusher, relying heavily on athleticism, but the missing elements are teachable. Whether outside or inside, he’s a professional block-beater with the tools to stack or slip blocks, though his edge-setting needs work. His bend and reactive agility create unlikely tackle chances that few can find. His intensity and motor are top-tier but he needs to play with better discipline to avoid negative snaps. With explosive traits and inside-outside versatility, he projects as an impactful future starter once his technique catches up.”
Jaishawn Barham football stats
2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. Played in 12 games with 11 starts (32 tackles, 10 TFLs with 4 sacks, 3 PBUs, FF).
Jaishawn Barham age
He is 22 years old.
Jaishawn Barham height
He is 6-foot-3.
Jaishawn Barham weight
He is 240 pounds.
Jaishawn Barham high school
St. Francis Academy, Baltimore, Md.
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Dallas Cowboys draft Jaishawn Barham, edge from Michigan, in 3rd round
Reporting by Bret Bloomquist, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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