Cowboys Snag Edge Rusher Barham

0:00It's April 25th. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Dallas Cowboys just snag Jay Sean Barham, an edge-rusher from Michigan, with a 90-second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They're stacking their defense heavy-on-pass rush in Linebacker Talon, grabbing this explosive athlete who's got that raw speed to disrupt plays. Barham's spin most snaps as an off-ball linebacker, but his 2025 film flashes serious bend in agility for rushing the quarterback. He's green on technique, leaning on pure athleticism, yet coaches see fixable skills like better block shedding and discipline to cut down the stakes. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Cowboys desperately need edge help after trading Michael Parsons, leaving a massive gap of front. At Linebacker, it's maker-break with guys like Demarvian overshown, so Barham's versatility inside or out could feel that start-of-void quick. These pick builds on their first round halls, safety, Caleb Downes at 12, an edge Malachai

1:02Lawrence at 20. Broughter roster holes linger at cornerback post, Travon digs, safety depth, wide receiver beyond George Pickens and offensive tackle swings. Dallas is rebuilding that defensive front with young fire, and if Barham polishes up, he slots right into the rotation, boosting their rush game for. Here's the head.