Jaishawn Barham
Career Summary
Jaishawn Barham is a linebacker from District Heights, Maryland, who played at Maryland and Michigan before Dallas selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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High School
Barham attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore and was a four-star recruit. Michigan listed him as the No. 10 linebacker prospect out of high school.
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College Career
Barham spent two seasons at Maryland and two at Michigan. At Michigan, he appeared in 25 games with 24 starts, and in 2025 he posted 32 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, a forced fumble and three pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
The Dallas Cowboys selected Barham in the third round with the 92nd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Barham joined Dallas as a rookie linebacker. The Cowboys said he would begin working inside while retaining the ability to play on the edge.
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Career Accomplishments
Barham was a 2022 College Football News first-team Freshman All-American, a 2022 All-Big Ten honorable mention, and a semifinalist for the 2022 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. He was also an All-Big Ten honorable mention at Michigan in 2025.
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Playing Style
Barham has experience as an inside linebacker and edge rusher. Dallas highlighted his tackling, rapid diagnosis, explosive first step and violent hands, while describing his inside-outside versatility as a fit for its defense.
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