DAL Jaishawn Barham
NFL player. Position: Inside Linebacker / Edge Rusher. Team: Dallas Cowboys.
Quick Facts
- Position: Inside Linebacker / Edge Rusher
- Team: Dallas Cowboys (DAL)
- College: Michigan
- Drafted: 2026, Round 3
2026 Outlook
Third-round 2026 pick Jaishawn Barham brings versatility from his Michigan days as both an off-ball linebacker and a pass rusher off the edge. The Cowboys will deploy him in both roles during his rookie year, with his main responsibility at the inside linebacker spot. His length and power give Dallas an intriguing rotational option as the season progresses (per Cowboys Depth Chart: Is there any proven inside linebacker depth?).
Preseason Week 2 performance (Aug 24, 2026): Barham had an exceptional debut in the Cowboys' win over Arizona, earning a 90.1 PFF grade—the highest rookie grade in week 2 and ranking 3rd among all edge rushers in preseason play. He played 22 snaps and was promoted to starter after missing week 1 with a groin injury, demonstrating sideline-to-sideline speed with physicality and high energy affecting both running and passing plays. This elite-level preseason debut validates the coaching staff's preseason accolades and suggests he could earn significant rotational snaps early in his rookie season. (per Cowboys News: Milton takes lead, Barham shows off, Revel arrives and 2026 Cowboys preseason: These stats are becoming hard to ignore).
Role / Depth Chart
Rotational rookie. Expected to contribute at both inside linebacker and edge rusher. Missed preseason Week 1 (August 15, 2026) due to groin injury.
Injury Status
Groin injury sustained during training camp. Missed preseason Week 1 vs. Arizona. Status for week 2 preseason and regular season TBD.
Recent News
- 2026-08-24 — Cowboys News: Milton takes lead, Barham shows off, Revel arrives (Cowboys News: Milton takes lead, Barham shows off, Revel arrives)
- 2026-08-07 — Jaishawn Barham Injury Update Gives Cowboys Sigh Of Relief (Jaishawn Barham Injury Update Gives Cowboys Sigh Of Relief)
- 2026-08-07 — Dallas Cowboys Catch a Break With Latest Jaishawn Barham Injury Update (Dallas Cowboys Catch a Break With Latest Jaishawn Barham Injury Update)
- 2026-08-06 — Cowboys rookie LB Jaishawn Barham has a groin injury (Cowboys rookie LB Jaishawn Barham has a groin injury)
- 2026-07-17 — Third-round pick; entering training camp with versatile deployment plan (Cowboys Depth Chart: Is there any proven inside linebacker depth?)