Michigan football has been quiet in the transfer portal thus far this cycle. At this time last year, the Wolverines had names like Ernest Hausmann, LaDarius Henderson, AJ Barner, and Drake Nugent committed.
But the maize and blue had their eyes set on key names in the portal, and ones that could help out right away.
At linebacker, the Wolverines return Hausmann next year, while Junior Colson has a decision to make. Mike Barrett will depart after his sixth year. Thus, Michigan has been targeting former Maryland standout Jaishawn Barham, who visited earlier in the month.
On Wednesday, early signing day, concurrent with four-star EDGE Lugard Edokpayi committing, Barham announced he’ll join the maize and blue.
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— JB (@JaishawnBarham) December 20, 2023
Barham played high school ball at Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy, formerly coached by former staffer Biff Poggi and former home to Blake Corum and Derrick Moore.
Barham was sixth in tackles for Maryland with 37. He also had three sacks and three QB hurries. He’s listed at 6-foot-4, 233 pounds and has two years of eligibility remaining.