NFL Draft Injury Analysis: Jaishawn Barham, LB - Michigan

As a University of Michigan alum and fan, I closely watch all their football games. The defensive player that clearly stood out the past two seasons was Jaishawn Barham. His dynamic playmaking ability could deliver the sacks, turnovers, and big plays that the Lions defense needs.

He also appears to be a mostly clean prospect from a medical standpoint. Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Barham : (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update.

Games played data courtesy of sports-reference. com . ) Jaishawn Barham, LB (22) - Michigan Projected round 2-3.

Formal meeting at combine with Lions. Concern level 1/10 2025: 12/13 games. Minor injury in Game 3.