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Derrick Barnes is a 6'0", 240-pound sideline linebacker for the Detroit Lions, whom he has been with since the 2021 NFL Draft when they selected him 113th overall in the fourth round. The Covington, Kentucky native played four seasons at Purdue (2017–2020), appearing in 41 games and recording 226 tackles, 26.0 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks. In 2025, entering his sixth season, Barnes recorded 78 combined tackles, including 40 solo tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 passes defended.

Derrick Barnes played 17 games in 2025 with a 85% share of defensive snaps.

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T-35 of 278 · LB market by AAV

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