Scouting Report: Where Cowboys LB Jaishawn Barham wins, where to improve
Barham brings physicality and versatility, having played both linebacker and edge rusher. But where are the holes in his game that need improvement?
The Cowboys were expected to have to wait most of Friday night to get in on the action, but that didn't end up being the case. While teams with picks were conducting the second round, the Cowboys traded their 5th round pick (152nd overall) to acquire linebacker Dee Winters from the 49ers. Over the course of 17 games, Winters recorded 107 tackles (67 of which were solo), eight tackles for loss, and one interception.
He has the potential to be a starter alongside DeMarvion Overshown. Many fans anticipated the team would consider drafting a cornerback with their third rounder, but the team went right back to the inside linebacker position, in a sense. The Cowboys chose Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham with the No.
92 overall selection. Overview Barham possesses experience at both edge and linebacker positions. During the post press conference, Dallas Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish asked head coach Brian Schottenheimer about Barham's position, to which he responded, "We're gonna try him at inside linebacker first.
We love the physicality he plays with. " What does Barham bring to Cowboys When watching Barham's film, his physicality sticks out. At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, his quick get off allows him to cover ground quickly, and he can chase plays sideline-to-sideline.