Falcons' Draft Steal: Jaishawn Barham

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The Atlanta Falcons just washed one of their top tacklers, Kate and Ellis, walk out the door. Since 2023, only five NFL linebackers have more stops than him, but they let him hit free agency. He landed a sweet three-year, $33 million deal with the New Orleans Saints, leaving big gaps in their run defense. Meanwhile, with potential losses on the edge, like James Perse Jr. and Leonard Floyd, Atlanta's front seven needs reinforcements. They're eyeing the NFL draft to grab versatile defenders, and Michigan's Jaishan Barham jumps out as a steel low-cost, high upside. Barham's a beast across the front. He holds the most career sacks at 12 among active Big Ten players, with over 500 snaps at middle. Linebacker and edge rusher. Last season at Michigan, he started 11 games inside, and nine off the edge, racking up 32 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble while.

1:04Earning all Big Ten honorable mention. Scouts love his throwback grit. Six foot three and a half, 240 pounds, 34 inch arms, and a 4.640 yard dash. At the combine. ESPN's Ben Solai compared him to Falcons' draft tee, Jelon Walker, saying if you like that violence, barms your guy. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his nose for the ball, and covered skills. Pairing him with divine Diablo gives Atlanta two athletic linebackers who can rush, drop, and set the tone right away, turning those defensive holes. Into strengths, come draft day.