Strong grades for Cowboys' 3rd-round selection of LB Jaishawn Barham

CBS Sports: A

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The Cowboys got their pass-downs edge in Round 1 and now they get their run-downs edge in round three. Barham is one of the most physical players in the entire class who loves throwing his body around in the box.

Yahoo Sports: C

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He reminds you of a less athletic version of YaYa Diaby, and not much else. The Cowboys are throwing resources at their pass rush room though, so the fit is obvious.

USA Today: A-

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Is Jerry Jones killing this draft? Barham has some head-turning moments as a pass rusher, even though he's still finding his way there after primarily operating as an off-ball linebacker. Dallas can bring him along slowly while still tapping into his relentlessness.

The Athletic: B+

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Barham is still a project off the edge, as he played most of his college career as an off-ball linebacker. He’s extremely physical and explosive, though, with good length and speed off the corner. This was a dice roll worth taking for Dallas, as it has time to bring Barham along at the right speed.

The Sporting News: A

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Barham gives the Cowboys additional pass-rush promise beyond Malachi Lawrence with some speed and production. He might be situational at first but he does have some upside vs. the run to start in short order.

SB Nation: B-

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Barham plays with quickness and a high motor. The tools are there, but he needs to develop a complete pass-rushing plan to win consistently in the NFL.

Clutch Points: A

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Jaishawn Barham is a long-armed, explosive, versatile pass rusher. He's still raw, but there is a lot of tools and talent there. This is a great third-round pick, as he can be a DPR now and potentially develop into an elite edge rusher.

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