
Ed Barham offers the Tar Heels a steady, versatile tight end with proven production
Barham is a reliable, physical tight end who has already shown he can contribute in the ACC mix: in 2024 at North Carolina, he played in 12 of 13 games, made six starts, and posted 13 catches for 126 yards, while also flashing a bigger role in key stretches and at the goal line. His value goes beyond box-score numbers—he’s experienced, versatile, and has shown toughness after an ankle injury, which matters for a team wanting a dependable in-line option and a player who can handle dirty work, not just catch passes.[2]