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Jaishawn Barham’s Move to EDGE Sparks Michigan Defense

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Syndication: Detroit Free Press
Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham (1) sacks Central Michigan quarterback Joe Labas (2) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

When Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale slid Jaishawn Barham to EDGE full time, it wasn’t just a tweak — it was a jolt that’s reshaped the Wolverines’ defensive front.