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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Jaishawn Barham
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Jaishawn Barham.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Jaishawn Barham
PositiveBreakoutJul 19, 2026
Third-round pick out of Michigan whose physicality and versatility could put him in contention for a starting MIKE LB role if he performs well in training camp.PositiveValueJul 19, 2026
The Cowboys viewed Barham as a prospect worthy of going in the top two rounds, so acquiring him in the third round was considered a big win in the war room.PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026
Barham will play a much bigger role than expected in year one after being drafted in the third round; the Cowboys view him as an inside linebacker first despite his edge rusher background, and his versatility should earn him a role on the defense right away.PositiveDepth ChartJun 26, 2026
Barham, drafted in the third round, is receiving first-team reps at MIKE linebacker and is in the mix to potentially start, though his role remains unsettled.