LB: Jaishawn Barham and Ernest Hausmann; Backups: Jimmy Rolder, Cole Sullivan
Barham is another dude who could be playing in the NFL this season. There is talk that he'll be used more as an EDGE than last season, but I have a feeling the usage will be similar.
Barham is an impressive athlete who is truly a three-down linebacker. Ernest Hausmann is, too. They combined for 155 tackles last season, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and one interception.
They should be even more productive next season. There is also more depth. Cole Sullivan is a star in the making. He got his feet wet last season playing in 12 games. In 2025, Sullivan will be on the field more, even though it won't be easy to take Barham or Hausmann off.
Barham playing some at EDGE will open up snaps. Yet, Rolder and Sullivan are also good enough to play without a ton of drop-off.