Washington hires Sam Barry as offensive graduate assistant for tight ends
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Washington has added Sam Barry as an offensive graduate assistant to work with tight ends. Barry, a former Miami (Ohio) wide receiver, joined during spring camp and is already contributing to recruiting efforts. Tight ends coach Jordan Paopao praised Barry's coaching prowess, emphasizing his potential to mentor young players. Barry has a notable coaching lineage, as his father, Joe Barry, has a lengthy NFL coaching career. The addition of Barry fits within head coach Jedd Fisch's pattern of maintaining consistent coaching staff for continuity.
- •Sam Barry joins Washington as an offensive graduate assistant.
- •He previously played two seasons at Miami (Ohio).
- •Tight ends coach Jordan Paopao commended Barry's early contributions.
- •Barry's father is long-time NFL coach Joe Barry.
- •Barry's role includes significant recruiting responsibilities.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Assistant TE Coach Praised For Early Impression
"The Barry family has another extension of the coaching tree with former Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Sam Barry now on Jedd Fisch's staff at Washington.
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