Niners Draft Jaishawn Barham: Morris's New Edge Rusher

0:00It's April 22nd. This is California News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers just used one of their 30 pre-drab visits on Michigan edd rusher, J. Sean Barham. This six foot four athlete stands out with his length, explosiveness, and gritty style from his days as an off-ball linebacker. It hints at a fresh defensive vibe under new coordinator Rahim Morris. Rahim charges like a downhill defender against the run, and shows real promise shifting to the edge. His raw athleticism screens upside, especially in pass rush, though he's still green from limited reps there. Fans and scouts see echoes of J. Lon Walker, the guy Morris grabbed first round for Atlanta. Same build, same burst, same debate over linebacker or edge roll. But Barham lacks Walker's college stats, so expect him later in the draft. This interests signals a tweak for the Niners, who usually chase long armed run-stuffers. Barham could start as a pure pass guy, fitting Morris's scheme for Atlanta, with starter

1:03potential down the line. Draft boards pick him around pick 91, after the Niners 58 slot, but before their 127th. They might trade up for that Morris magic, or let him slide. Either way, it's a bet on boom potential.