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Jaishawn Barham
Michigan
HT:
6040
WT:
248
YR:
JR
POS:
LB
OVR RK
46
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
High-End Starter Potential
OVR RK
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
Jaishawn Barham enters the 2025 season as one of the most physically dominant defenders in the country—a versatile front-seven weapon who may be shifting full-time to EDGE after two years as an off-ball linebacker. At 6'3", 248 pounds, Barham is a modern hybrid prospect with elite explosiveness, striking power, and three-down utility. He profiles as a MIKE linebacker or a 3-4 SAM with high-end blitz production, and if his transition to EDGE at Michigan is successful, he could emerge as one of the most disruptive defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft. Barham’s athletic profile and raw power give him a top-40 ceiling, especially in pressure-heavy or odd-front systems that value versatile pass rushers.
CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS
High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
KEY STRENGTHS
Elite physical tools
Run game tone-setter
Pass rush upside
KEY WEAKNESSES
Coverage inconsistencies
Discipline
Transition to EDGE
PLAYER COMPARISONS