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Who is Jaishawn Barham? Five things to know about the new Cowboys linebacker
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys selected linebacker Jaishawn Barham from Michigan in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft. Barham, a versatile player, previously played at Maryland and is expected to line up at inside linebacker for the Cowboys.
Key points
- Jaishawn Barham was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL draft.
- He previously played at Maryland before transferring to Michigan.
- Barham is expected to play as an inside linebacker for the Cowboys.
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1. The basics
**Name:** Jaishawn Barham **Position:** Linebacker **Height:** 6-3 **Weight:** 240 pounds **College:** Michigan **Hometown:** District Heights, Maryland
2. Where will he line up?
Barham was officially listed as an edge rusher when he declared for the NFL draft. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll play there for the Cowboys. Along with his edge rushing play, he's previously lined up as an off-ball linebacker. Shortly after the Cowboys selected Barham, Brian Schottenheimer said the player would line up at inside linebacker in Dallas. How could he look in Christian Parker's defense? Look at Eagles star Zack Baun for reference.
Q&A
What position does Jaishawn Barham play for the Cowboys?
Jaishawn Barham is expected to play as an inside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys.
What were Jaishawn Barham's college statistics at Maryland?
At Maryland, Barham recorded 95 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and one interception in two years.
What notable incident did Jaishawn Barham have during the Ohio State game?
Barham was penalized for headbutting a referee during the Ohio State game, which positioned Ohio State's offense on the 2-yard line.