For the second year in a row, Michigan Football has acquired a talented young quarterback from the Big Ten. Last season, the Wolverines added former Nebraska linebacker Ernest Hausmann. With Michael Barrett headed to the NFL and MIKE linebacker Junior Colson considering the draft, Michigan has secured a commitment from former Maryland linebacker Jaishawn Barham.Barham originally committed to South Carolina in the class of 2022 before switching his home state. . , Maryland. Barham played his high school ball at Baltimore’s St. at Frances Academy. St. At Frances, Barham was a teammate of current Michigan Edge Derrick Moore and was coached by former Michigan head coach Biff Poggi before returning to Michigan in 2021. St. Frances is also the school of former running back Blake Corum.Barham was a star at Maryland as a freshman in 2022. Barham, a freshman All-American, had 58 tackles and 6.5 sacks. Playing in the MLB, Barham also ranked as an EDGE runner, generating 19 pressures with 4 sacks. In 11 games last season, Barham had 37 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. Barham added 21 pressures with three sacks and an interception of Michigan QB JJ McCarthy.Maryland’s base defense has often been a strange front, meaning three defensive linemen and four linebackers. The outside linebackers played more of a SAM and JACK role, leaving both MIKE and WILL linebackers inside. Michigan also plays in front of the 3DT, or 4-2-5/Nickel, but often with two inside linebackers. Barham’s skill set and experience make him a good fit to join the LB rotation or potentially replace Colson if he enters the NFL Draft.Barham will be a true junior in 2024. Typically, Michigan has been a successful transfer portal in the admissions process with freshmen and graduate transfers. Last season, Coastal Carolina’s Josaiah Stewart transferred to Michigan as a true junior, so while rare, it’s not unheard of..