Jaishawn Barham
Full Name: Jaishawn Barham
Date of Birth: August 17, 2004
Age (as of May 2025): 20
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
High School: St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD)
Current School: Michigan Wolverines football
Previous School: Maryland Terrapins football
Conference: Big Ten Conference
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: Maryland → Michigan
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played early
Eligibility Remaining: Two seasons (2025, 2026)
Position(s) Played: Edge / SAM Linebacker / Hybrid Front Defender
Primary Position: Edge / Hybrid Front Seven Defender
Pro Position Projection: 3-4 OLB / Edge Hybrid
Jersey Number: #1
Starter or Backup: Rotational starter / impact defender
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022 (Maryland): 13 games (13 starts)
2023 (Maryland): 13 games (13 starts)
2024 (Michigan): 12 games (8 starts)
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Sherrone Moore
Defensive Coordinator: Wink Martindale
Defensive Line / Edge Coach: Michigan defensive staff system
FootBall Information
Physical Measurements
Height: 6030
Weight: 250 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
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Jaishawn Barham is an explosive, hybrid front-seven defender with alignment versatility and disruptive pass-rush traits. At 6'3", 250 lbs, Barham blends linebacker athleticism with edge-setting strength, allowing him to function as a movable chess piece in multiple fronts.
After beginning his career at Maryland as a productive off-ball linebacker and pressure threat, Barham transferred to Michigan where he expanded his role as a stand-up edge and hybrid defender. He wins with first-step explosiveness, closing speed, and physical play style rather than elite bend or refined counter moves.
His versatility and athletic profile create intriguing NFL upside as a pressure-package defender and 3-4 outside linebacker projection.