Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue. Ranked #148 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 5 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 4, pick 113.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
63ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 42% | 50 |
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 40% | 49 |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 36 | 5 | — | 68% | 68 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 4 | — | 1 | 65% | 67 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 96 | 12 | 4 | 55% | 59 | |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 85% | 81 |
| Career | — | 136 | 18 | 7 | 66% | 63 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | DET | 25% | 110 |
| '22 | DET | 41% | 161 |
| '23 | DET | 20% | 83 |
| '24 | DET | 35% | 27 |
| '25 | DET | 30% | 143 |
| Career | 30% | 524 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'0 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
238 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.375"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.57 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
37"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
119"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.27 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
29 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Derrick Barnes leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.